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Stem cells: therapy, risks and ethics
Paper 1 · Exam
You can…
- describe uses of embryonic and adult stem cells
- evaluate risks and ethical issues
Useful compare points
- Embryonic stem cells: can become many cell types (pluripotent), but ethical concerns.
- Adult stem cells: more limited, fewer ethical issues.
Risks
- infection
- rejection
- tumours (uncontrolled cell division)