It Is Now Possible for Parents to Bank the Umbilical

question 29

True/False

It is now possible for parents to bank the umbilical cord blood of their children; the cells in the cord would then be available for use later in the life of the child to treat a genetic disorder or cancer, should it develop.

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Definitions:

Major Organic Product

In a chemical reaction, it refers to the predominant outcome or compound produced in the highest amount compared to any side products.

Activating Power

Refers to the ability of a group attached to a benzene ring to increase its reactivity towards electrophilic aromatic substitution by making the ring electrons more available.

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution

A reaction where an aromatic compound's hydrogen is replaced by an electrophile, often facilitated by the stability of the aromatic system.

Interviews

A method of data collection involving direct, face-to-face conversation or questioning between interviewer and respondent to gather information.