Downsides of using stem cells include ethical concerns regarding embryos, potential immune responses, difficulties in procurement, and the risk of uncontrolled cell division leading to cancer.
- ethical objections to use of embryos - immune response to stem cells may occur - difficult to obtain stem cells - uncontrolled cell division by mitosis may occur leading to cancer
Front | What are the downsides of using stem cells? (4) |
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Back | - ethical objections to use of embryos - immune response to stem cells may occur - difficult to obtain stem cells - uncontrolled cell division by mitosis may occur leading to cancer |
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