Induced pluripotent stem cells are cells from adults that have been reprogrammed to imitate embryonic stem cells. Why might

induced pluripotent stem cells be a valuaale tool in science and medicine?

O A. Induced pluripotent stem cells can become any cell type in the body, but are from adults, avoiding the controversies associated with

embryonic stem cells

O B. Induced pluripotent stem cells are the only type of stem cell that's truly pluripotent.

O C. Induced pluripotent stem cells may become any cell type in the body, but are fraught with ethical questions over their use.

O D. Induced pluripotent stem cells are derived from adult cells and therefore may have DNA abnormalities, allowing scientists to understand the

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Ryan Vazquez

22 May, 18:18

Induced pluripotent stem cells are cells from adults that have been reprogrammed to imitate embryonic stem cells. Why might

induced pluripotent stem cells be a valuaale tool in science and medicine?

O A. Induced pluripotent stem cells can become any cell type in the body, but are from adults, avoiding the controversies associated with

embryonic stem cells

O B. Induced pluripotent stem cells are the only type of stem cell that's truly pluripotent.

O C. Induced pluripotent stem cells may become any cell type in the body, but are fraught with ethical questions over their use.

O D. Induced pluripotent stem cells are derived from adult cells and therefore may have DNA abnormalities, allowing scientists to understand the

effects of sun exposure or toxins on dna

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Santiago Friedman · Answer 1

Option A. Embryonic DNA is the most versatile stem cell to work with in terms of differentiation ability but there's many ethical concerns over this hence induced pluripotent stem cells are used.