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Embryonic Stem Cells

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What are embryonic stem cells?

Cells isolated from the inner cell mass of the blastocyst of a human embryo (correct)

Cells derived from the somatic cells of an adult human

Cells obtained from the outer layer of the blastocyst of a human embryo

Cells extracted from the umbilical cord of a newborn baby

How can embryonic stem cells be obtained?

Direct extraction from the umbilical cord

In vitro fertilization (IVF) and somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) (correct)

Transplantation from another individual after birth

Spontaneous generation within the body

What is the purpose of in vitro fertilization in obtaining embryonic stem cells?

It enables the extraction of stem cells from the umbilical cord

It allows for the removal and growth of the internal cells of the embryo in a lab setting (correct)

It promotes the development of adult stem cells

It stimulates the differentiation of stem cells into precursors of any cell type

What is somatic cell nuclear transfer commonly used for?

<p>Cloning to produce embryonic stem cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the first mammal animal developed using somatic cell nuclear transfer?

<p>Sheep Dolly</p> Signup and view all the answers

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