Do You Know Everything About STEM Cells?

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    What's a major benefit of stem cell research?

    • Have the potential to create world peace
    • Can produce new organs and tissue that won't be rejected by the body
    • There are no benefits
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Take this quiz to see if you know everything about stem cells and the controversy behind them. Select the most correct answer.

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  • 2. 

    Stem cells can repair and replace worn or damaged tissue/organs in the body.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Stem cells have the ability to differentiate into various types of cells and tissues in the body, making them capable of repairing and replacing damaged or worn-out tissues and organs. This regenerative property of stem cells has been widely studied and holds great potential for medical treatments and therapies. Therefore, the statement that stem cells can repair and replace worn or damaged tissue/organs in the body is true.

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    What are stem cells?

    • Unspecialized cells that have the potential to become a variety of different somatic cells

    • Cells found in the nervous system

    • Unspecialized cells that can be found ONLY in an embryo

    Correct Answer
    A. Unspecialized cells that have the potential to become a variety of different somatic cells
    Explanation
    Stem cells are unspecialized cells that have the potential to develop into different types of cells in the body. They can differentiate into various somatic cells, which are the cells that make up the different tissues and organs in the body. Stem cells are not limited to a specific location, such as the nervous system or embryos, but can be found in various parts of the body, including bone marrow and adipose tissue.

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    What's one reason why some people are against stem cell research?

    • Stem cell research is a waste of government money

    • The destruction of the embryo in retrieving stem cells causes a human life to be destroyed

    • There is little benefit from stem cell research

    Correct Answer
    A. The destruction of the embryo in retrieving stem cells causes a human life to be destroyed
    Explanation
    One reason why some people are against stem cell research is because they believe that the destruction of the embryo in retrieving stem cells causes a human life to be destroyed. This viewpoint is based on the belief that life begins at conception and that embryos should be protected and given the same rights as any other human being. Therefore, these individuals see the use of embryos in stem cell research as morally wrong and unacceptable.

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    What are the different types of stem cells?

    • Red blood, brain, and embryonic stem cells

    • Cardiac muscle, skin, and adult stem cells

    • Embryonic, adult, and induced pluripotent stem cells

    Correct Answer
    A. Embryonic, adult, and induced pluripotent stem cells
    Explanation
    The correct answer is embryonic, adult, and induced pluripotent stem cells. These are the three main types of stem cells. Embryonic stem cells are derived from embryos and have the ability to differentiate into any type of cell in the body. Adult stem cells are found in various tissues and organs in the body and can differentiate into a limited number of cell types. Induced pluripotent stem cells are adult cells that have been reprogrammed to have the characteristics of embryonic stem cells.

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