Stem Cell Research: Hierarchy of Cell Potency
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What is a crucial aspect to consider when discussing the accessibility of stem cell therapy?

  • Availability of medical professionals
  • Government funding for research
  • Financial resources (correct)
  • Public awareness campaigns

Which of the following is a primary concern in stem cell research and therapy?

  • Health inequities
  • Legislation
  • Accessibility to therapy
  • Ethics (correct)

What is a significant challenge in making stem cell therapy a reality globally?

  • Health inequities (correct)
  • Regulatory frameworks
  • Lack of public awareness
  • Financial resources

What is the purpose of comparative regulatory and legal frameworks for stem cell therapy?

<p>To provide a framework for countries to develop their own stem cell regulations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of stem cell therapy in addressing health inequities?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in determining the success of stem cell therapy in different parts of the world?

<p>Financial resources (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of totipotent stem cells?

<p>They can give rise to any of the 220 cell types found in an embryo as well as extra-embryonic cells. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer (SCNT)?

<p>To generate a genetically identical copy of an organism. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of multipotent stem cells?

<p>They can develop into a limited number of cell types in a particular lineage. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern in the ethical implications of stem cell therapy, as presented in the South Korean case?

<p>The potential for misusing the technology. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key science underlying stem cell therapy?

<p>The capacity of stem cells to self-renew by dividing. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the latest technology/technique used in Stem Cell research?

<p>Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs). (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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