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What is a stem cell? |
A cell which is unspecialised/undifferentiated and has the potential to become a specialised cell or divide to produce more stem cells. |
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What are the two main types of stem cells? |
adult and embryonic |
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What is a potential use of stem cells? |
Any from the following: treat cancers, blindness, deafness, missing teeth, wound healing (skin grafts), bone marrow transplants, spinal cord injury, osteoarthritis, crohn's disease, muscular dystrophy, treat those with diabetes, etc. |
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Two issues with stem cell treatment |
Any of the following: –Manypeople disagree with the use of embryonic stem cells as the embryo is destroyed –Somewould argue that the embryos are excess and would be destroyed anyway –Stemcell technology is very similar to cloning which worries people –Thereare concerns with safety - Some see it as playing God |
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What is a meristem? |
Meristemsare regions of cells in plants which are capable of division and thereforegrowth in plants. It is also the site of mitosis in plants. |
