Stem Cells and Their Applications

What is the primary difference between embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells?

• Embryonic stem cells can differentiate into any cell type, while adult stem cells cannot.

• Adult stem cells can differentiate into any cell type, while embryonic stem cells cannot.

• Both embryonic and adult stem cells can differentiate into any cell type.

• Neither embryonic nor adult stem cells can differentiate into any cell type.

What is a major risk associated with bone marrow transplants?

• The donor's bone marrow might not produce any blood cells.

• The donor's bone marrow could cause the patient to develop leukemia.

• The donor's bone marrow could be rejected by the patient's immune system.

• The donor's bone marrow might attack the patient's body.

How does therapeutic cloning benefit patients?

• It ensures that stem cells are not rejected by the patient's immune system.

• It eliminates the risk of viral transmission from donor to patient.

• It allows for the creation of genetically identical organs.

• It prevents the need for any type of transplant.

Why might some people object to therapeutic cloning?

• It is considered too expensive.

• It requires the use of adult stem cells.

• It involves ethical or religious concerns.

• It is not effective for any medical conditions.

What is one application of plant stem cells in agriculture?

• Producing plants that can grow without sunlight.

• Cloning plants to create disease-resistant crops.

• Creating plants that can photosynthesize at night.

• Developing plants that do not require water.