A stem cell is a cell that has the ability to divide many times by mitosis while remaining undifferentiated. Later it can differentiate into specialised cells.
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What are the 2 types of stem cells?
Embryonic stem cells and Adult stem cells.
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What is the disadvantage of using Adult stem cells instead of Embryonic stem cells?
Adult stem cells can only differentiate into some specialised cells, whereas Embryonic stem cells can differentiate into any type of cell.
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What are the uses of stem cells for treatment?
It can treat or prevent diseases or to repair damaged tissues.
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Why do some people think it's wrong to use embbyonic stem cells?
Because people debate who is giving consent for the cells to be taken, if the embryo is already having conscious thought.
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What are the 2 types of stem cells?
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Embryonic stem cells and Adult stem cells.
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What is the disadvantage of using Adult stem cells instead of Embryonic stem cells?
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What are the uses of stem cells for treatment?
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Why do some people think it's wrong to use embbyonic stem cells?
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