Why do scientists prefer induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) over embryonic stem cells (ESCs)?

iPSCs do not require the destruction of embryos

What is the role of stem cells in gene therapy?

They carry modified genes to replace defective ones

Which of the following is a potential risk of stem cell therapy?

It can lead to tumor formation if not controlled properly

Which of the following best describes personalized medicine using stem cells?

using a patient’s own stem cells to create custom treatments

What is one of the major application of stem cell therapy?

Regenerating medicine and tissue repair

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Why do scientists prefer induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) over embryonic stem cells (ESCs)?
iPSCs do not require the destruction of embryos
iPSCs are naturally occurring in the body
iPSCs do not require a laboratory environment to grow
iPSCs have higher efficiency in treating diseases
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Which of the following is an example of a disease that could potentially be treated using stem cells?
Common cold
Type 1 diabetes
Migraine
Nearsightedness
3
What type of stem cells is responsible for replenishing blood cells in the body?
Hematopoietic stem cells
Neural stem cells
Mesenchymal stem cells
Epidermal stem cells
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What is the role of stem cells in gene therapy?
They destroy faulty genes in the body
They prevent genetic mutations from occurring
They make the body resistant to diseases
They carry modified genes to replace defective ones
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Which of the following is a potential risk of stem cell therapy?
It completely stops the immune system from functioning
It can lead to tumor formation if not controlled properly
It can cause immediate death
It can permanently alter DNA in all cells
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Which of the following best describes personalized medicine using stem cells?
Genetically modifying all stem cells to be identical
using a patient’s own stem cells to create custom treatments
Producing generic medications for common diseases
“one-size-fits-all” approach to treatment
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What is one of the major application of stem cell therapy?
Enhancing athletic performance
Generating electricity
Developing artificial intelligence
Regenerating medicine and tissue repair
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Which process allows stem cells to become specialized cells with specific function?
Cloning
Differentiation
Replication
Fusion
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Which of the following is NOT a common source of stem cells?
Umbilical Cord Blood
Bone Marrow
Embryos
Red Blood Cells
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Which type of stem cells has the ability to become any cell type in the body?
Hematopoietic stem cells
Neural stem cells
Multipotent stem cells
Pluripotent stem cells

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