Stem Cells

Pages 24-25

Give 2 ways that embryonic stem cells could be used to cure diseases

1. Can replace faulty cells (any cell because it will differentiate)

2. Therapeutic cloning used the embryo with the same genetic material as the patient so the body doesn’t reject it.

Why might some people be opposed to the use of human embryos in stem cell research?

Human embryos can be seen as a potential human life

Where are stem cells found in plants?

Meristems

What can stem cells in plants produce

Clones of identical plants (that can have desired features for farmers)

Where can stem cells be found in a human?

• Embryo

• Bone marrow