Which of the Following Reasons Explains a Possible Advantage of Using

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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 would not be able to enter the correct tissue of the patient's body, unlike an adult stem cell.
• C) Adult stem cells must be obtained from another individual before being injected into the patient, and would be less likely to be rejected by the patient's body.
• D) Embryonic stem cells may stop dividing within the patient's body once injected, unlike adult stem cells.
• E) Adult stem cells may be obtained from the patient and would be less likely to be rejected by the patient's body.

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Definitions:

Calcium Ion Influx

Calcium ion influx involves the movement of calcium ions (Ca2+) into a cell, triggering various physiological processes, including muscle contraction, neurotransmitter release, and gene expression.

Axon Terminal

The very end of a branch of a neuron's axon, a structure that releases neurotransmitters to signal other neurons.

Exocytosis

A process by which a cell transports secretory products through the cell membrane to the outside of the cell in vesicles.

Transporters

Proteins that move molecules across cell membranes, either into or out of the cell.