Because Sperm Donors Are Typically Anonymous

question 94

Multiple Choice

Because sperm donors are typically anonymous

• A)parents are less likely to feel the resulting child is their own and less likely to bond at birth.
• B)half siblings might meet and mate,not knowing that they have the same biological father and may share the same health problems.
• C)parents usually don't know anything about the sperm donor.
• D)most are only allowed to father a few children.

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Definitions:

Progenitor Cells

Cells that have the capacity to differentiate into a specific type of cell but are more limited than stem cells in their ability to divide and replicate.

Stem Cells

undifferentiated cells capable of dividing to produce various other types of cells, offering potentials for tissue repair and regenerative medicine.

Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in many complex brain functions including memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Methylation

A biochemical process involving the addition of a methyl group to molecules like DNA, often affecting gene expression and cellular function.