A cell found in a multi-cellular organism that is capable of becoming many types of different organs, which can help cure many deadly diseases, and more.
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Can stem cells cause tumors?
true, due to their rapid growth when injected into adults
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Are embryos alive?
Are embryos alive?
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What are the different types of stem cells?
There are four classes of stem cells: totipotent, multipotent, pluripotent, and unipotent
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Is there only one type of stem cell?
false, there are 4
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Are embryos the only source of stem cells?
No there are several sources
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What are embryonic stem cells?
Stem cells that can be found in embryos
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Stem cells can grow into organs
true!
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How old are embryos when their stem cells are harvested?
3-5 days old
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What are three diseases or impairments that stem cells can help?
Cancer, Diabetes, Birth defects, Blindness, Spinal cord injuries, etc.
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blood from the umbilical cord is a good source of stem cells
true!
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Is harvesting stem cells from embryos the easiest way to get stem cells?
No there are a couple other easy ways to harvest stem cells
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Where can stem cells be harvested from?
Umbilical cords, Adults, Animals, Embryos, etc.
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Do taxes go towards stem cell research?
true
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can harvesting stem cells impact the donor in a bad way?