Practice Chapter Summary (6) - Genetic Engineering in Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine

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Lesson 6Genetic Engineering in Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine

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Question 1.
What type of stem cells are derived from blastocysts?
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Think about the source of the stem cells.
Question 2.
What is the hallmark characteristic of iPSCs?
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Consider how they differ from embryonic stem cells.
3Question 3.
Which type of stem cell is pluripotent and derived from blastocysts?
- a) Adult Stem Cells
- b) Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells
- c) Embryonic Stem Cells
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Consider the origin of the stem cells.
4Question 4.
Is CRISPR/Cas9 used for inserting specific mutations in stem cells?
- True
- False
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Think about the functionality of CRISPR.
Question 5.
Design an ethical framework for conducting research using ESCs. What considerations must be included?
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Think broadly about ethical implications beyond just consent.
Question 6.
Critically evaluate the potential for tumorigenicity in iPSCs. How can this risk be mitigated?
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Investigate existing protocols for iPSC applications.

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