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1. What is a stem cell?
2. How are embryonic stem cells different from other types of stem cells?
3. Given their function, how do you think embryonic stem cells are used as a treatment for damaged cells?
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Questions
1. Why is there controversy surrounding the therapeutic use of embryonic stem cells?
2. What embryos are used as the source for embryonic stem cells? What would happen to these embryos if they
were not used in such treatments?
3. Taking into account the information you provided for the last question, how would you answer Sandys
question to Dr. Gupta?
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Questions
1. If you were Sandy Allison, would you want your son Jim to undergo the embryonic stem cell treatment? Why
or why not?
2. State two reasons for and against undergoing the stem cell treatment.
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Jim and the Forgotten Embryos by Miriam Segura-Totten
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