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Which cells have the capacity to divide and differentiate along different pathways?
Which cells have the capacity to divide and differentiate along different pathways?
- Receptor cells
- Stem cells (correct)
- Skin cells
- Embryo cells
What is the main characteristic of stem cells that makes them ideal for therapeutic uses?
What is the main characteristic of stem cells that makes them ideal for therapeutic uses?
- Capacity to divide and differentiate (correct)
- Expression of genes for skin cells
- Large family of receptors
- Ability to detect odorants
In embryonic development, stem cells are necessary for:
In embryonic development, stem cells are necessary for:
- Detecting odorants
- Producing zygotes
- Expressing genes for skin cells
- Cell division and differentiation (correct)
What is the initial stage in the formation of an embryo through in vitro fertilization (IVF)?
What is the initial stage in the formation of an embryo through in vitro fertilization (IVF)?
Which type of cells are capable of dividing, differentiating, and replacing damaged cells?
Which type of cells are capable of dividing, differentiating, and replacing damaged cells?
What ethical consideration arises from the use of stem cells in biology research?
What ethical consideration arises from the use of stem cells in biology research?
What is a potential benefit of stem cells according to the text?
What is a potential benefit of stem cells according to the text?
Which argument is mentioned in the text regarding the use of embryonic stem cells?
Which argument is mentioned in the text regarding the use of embryonic stem cells?
What characteristics suggest the beginning of human development according to the text?
What characteristics suggest the beginning of human development according to the text?
In what process should cord blood be collected according to the text?
In what process should cord blood be collected according to the text?
What technological advancement led to a greater understanding of cell structure?
What technological advancement led to a greater understanding of cell structure?
What is a key factor in deciding when life begins according to the text?
What is a key factor in deciding when life begins according to the text?
What is the main ethical concern surrounding the use of stem cells?
What is the main ethical concern surrounding the use of stem cells?
Which technique is commonly used to obtain stem cells?
Which technique is commonly used to obtain stem cells?
What is a potential consequence of using in vitro fertilization (IVF) for obtaining stem cells?
What is a potential consequence of using in vitro fertilization (IVF) for obtaining stem cells?
In the context of stem cells, what argument is made against the use of eggs supplied by women for treatment purposes?
In the context of stem cells, what argument is made against the use of eggs supplied by women for treatment purposes?
Why are early embryos considered a point of ethical debate in stem cell research?
Why are early embryos considered a point of ethical debate in stem cell research?
What is a common misconception about using sperm in the context of stem cell research?
What is a common misconception about using sperm in the context of stem cell research?
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