2. Which of the following is true of embryonic stem cells? (1 point)They can differentiate into any type of cell in the body.
They are not found in adults.
They have great potential in research and development.
All of the above

3. Which of the following is the function of adult stem cells? (1 point)
to provide a safeguard in case a limb transplant is needed
to provide a reservoir of cells for making gametes
to provide a source of cells for the body to replace certain types of cells that die
to provide a backup set of cells that can be used to grow replacement cells in culture

Question

2.   Which of the following is true of embryonic stem cells?  (1 point)They can differentiate into any type of cell in the body.
They are not found in adults.
They have great potential in research and development.
All of the above

3.   Which of the following is the function of adult stem cells?  (1 point)
to provide a safeguard in case a limb transplant is needed
to provide a reservoir of cells for making gametes
to provide a source of cells for the body to replace certain types of cells that die
to provide a backup set of cells that can be used to grow replacement cells in culture

anonymous · Answer

2 is D http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/stemcells.html

anonymous · Answer

Do you happen to know number 3 also?

anonymous · Answer

3 is C

billclinton · Answer

im a laywer and 3 is number D

anonymous · Answer

its C adult stem cells can replace worn out cells - some cells are continuously replaced like red blood cells and some gut lining cells

anonymous · Answer

You were right @sarah786 thank you so much!

anonymous · Answer

you're welcome :)