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Dickey-Wicker Amendment Quiz

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What does the Dickey-Wicker Amendment (DWA) prohibit in terms of federal funding?

Creation of embryoid models

Human embryo research projects (correct)

Derivation of existing hESC lines

Research using non-federal funds

How does the DWA affect the funding for the derivation of hESCs?

It prohibits any funding for derivation of hESCs.

It only allows funding for the derivation of existing hESC lines. (correct)

It allows funding for all types of hESC derivation.

It allows funding for derivation using federal funds.

Which statement accurately describes the NIH's interpretation of the DWA regarding embryoids?

NIH allows federal funding for embryoid creation.

NIH allows research using ESCs and iPSCs but not embryoids.

NIH prohibits any form of research involving embryoids.

NIH has not clarified its stance on funding for embryoids. (correct)

What is the ambiguity surrounding the classification of embryoids under the DWA?

Whether embryoids should be classified as human embryos. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor that Congress and NIH have not yet ruled on regarding embryoids?

Their potential to develop into a human being Signup and view all the answers

In what aspect does the Dickey-Wicker Amendment lack a specific requirement in determining an embryo?

Organismal potential Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following states is human embryo research explicitly allowed by legislation?

Montana Signup and view all the answers

Which state permits human embryo research due to overly specific legislation focused on creating hESCs for research?

New Jersey Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following states allows research on embryos due to vague legislation regarding research using fetal tissue from abortions?

Maryland Signup and view all the answers

In which state is human embryo research not explicitly permitted by legislation, leading to a gray area in research legality?

Massachusetts Signup and view all the answers

Which state mentioned in the text does not allow human embryo research either through specific or vague legislation?

Utah Signup and view all the answers

How many states specifically allow human embryo research through legislation?

5 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following states is NOT mentioned as allowing human embryo research by virtue of vague or overly specific legislation?

Texas Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the text?

No state explicitly prohibits human embryo research. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, which of the following is a state that allows human embryo research through legislation focused on the creation of hESCs for research or research using fetal tissue from abortions?

Ohio Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is correct based on the information provided?

Some states' legislation on human embryo research is ambiguous or overly specific. Signup and view all the answers