Which of the Following Reasons Explains a Possible Advantage of Using

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reasons explains a possible advantage of using adult stem cells in therapeutic cloning rather than embryonic stem cells?

• A) Adult stem cells have a longer lifespan in culture than embryonic stem cells, and would persist for a longer time in the patient's body.
• B) Embryonic stem cells can only produce a few cell types while adult stem cells can produce any type of cell.
• C) Adult stem cells are less likely to be rejected by the patient's body.
• D) Unlike adult stem cells, embryonic stem cells may stop dividing within the patient's body.
• E) The use of adult stem cells is less controversial than the use of embryonic stem cells.

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