Why Would It Be Helpful to Be Able to Generate

question 55

Multiple Choice

Why would it be helpful to be able to generate blood cells from stem cells?

• A) Donated blood is often contaminated.
• B) Blood donors would no longer be needed.
• C) Mainly, as a step along the way toward learning how to generate more useful cells
• D) There are not enough blood and bone marrow donors to meet the need.
• E) It would cost less than using people as donors.

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