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Why are embryonic stem cells important?
Why are embryonic stem cells important?
- They are easy to obtain and manipulate in the lab
- They have been proven to be more effective than other types of stem cells
- They can be used to treat a wide range of diseases and conditions (correct)
- They are more ethical to use than adult stem cells
What makes embryonic stem cells unique?
What makes embryonic stem cells unique?
- They have the ability to differentiate into any type of cell (correct)
- They have limited potential to differentiate
- They are derived from adult tissues
- They can only be obtained from animals
Why are embryonic stem cells controversial?
Why are embryonic stem cells controversial?
- They are difficult to obtain
- They are derived from human embryos (correct)
- They are more expensive to use than other types of stem cells
- They have limited potential for medical applications