#17
Stem cells (basics + uses)
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You can…
- define a stem cell
- describe at least two uses of stem cells
- describe a basic risk/ethical issue
High-yield points
- Stem cells can differentiate into different types of cell.
- Uses: treating diseases (e.g. diabetes), replacing damaged cells, growing tissues.
- Risks: infection, rejection, tumour formation.
- Ethics: embryonic stem cells involve destroying embryos.