Question

Which statement would be used in an argument against the use of human embryonic stem cells for therapy? A.Obtaining embryonic stem cells for use in therapy requires the destruction of embryos. B.Embryonic stem cells are limited in their ability to become different types of cells. C.It is difficult to grow embryonic stem cells in laboratory cultures, so they are not a practical choice for stem cell therapy. D.Embryonic stem cells originate in plants, so the likelihood of rejection by a patient's body is high.

Answer 1

Answer:

A.Obtaining embryonic stem cells for use in therapy requires the destruction of embryos.

Explanation:

Research involving human embryonic stem cells is subject to ethical and political debate because these investigations involve the destruction of human embryos. Stem cells have a series of advantages in the field of organ/tissue regeneration, to investigate the etiology of degenerative diseases, therapeutic cell cloning, etc. However, in many countries, the moment where life begins is a controversial point, and therefore this issue must be defined clearly before research.