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What is the first step in the process of therapeutic cloning?
What is the first step in the process of therapeutic cloning?
- Extracting the nucleus from an egg cell (correct)
- Inserting the nucleus from a somatic cell into an egg cell
- Isolating cells from the inner cell mass
- Forming a hollow sphere of cells called a blastocyst
What type of cells are used to extract the nucleus in therapeutic cloning?
What type of cells are used to extract the nucleus in therapeutic cloning?
- Egg cells
- Skin cells (correct)
- Somatic cells
- Stem cells
What is the ultimate goal of therapeutic cloning?
What is the ultimate goal of therapeutic cloning?
- Creating a genetically identical organism
- Developing new embryonic stem cell lines
- Forming a blastocyst
- Treating a disease or injury with stem cells (correct)
What is extracted from the inner cell mass of the blastocyst?
What is extracted from the inner cell mass of the blastocyst?
Why is it necessary to isolate cells from the inner cell mass of the blastocyst?
Why is it necessary to isolate cells from the inner cell mass of the blastocyst?
How does intense chemotherapy affect a person's bone marrow?
How does intense chemotherapy affect a person's bone marrow?
What are the common side effects of chemotherapy on a patient?
What are the common side effects of chemotherapy on a patient?
Why are bone marrow transplants often used in cancer treatment after chemotherapy?
Why are bone marrow transplants often used in cancer treatment after chemotherapy?
What is the efficiency advantage of injecting purified stem cells into a patient over bone marrow tissue?
What is the efficiency advantage of injecting purified stem cells into a patient over bone marrow tissue?
Why is it crucial to have actual stem cells included in a bone marrow transplant?
Why is it crucial to have actual stem cells included in a bone marrow transplant?
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