PATHOLOGY MCQ
GENETICS AND DISEASE
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Question
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Using a patient’s stem cells to create a lab grown organ for transplant.
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Genetically Engineered Organs
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Genetically Modified Food
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Splicing
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Gene Splicing
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Embryonic stem cells. These are pluripotent (ploo-RIP-uh-tunt) stem cells, meaning they can divide into more stem cells or can become any type of cell in the body. This versatility allows embryonic stem cells to be used to regenerate or repair diseased tissue and organs.
Detailed explanation-2: -In particular, organs can be manufactured through assembling different cell types or stem cells/growth factors along with other biomaterials1–6. Stem cells need to be controlled as they differentiate into different cell types before the formation of heterogeneous tissues.
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