Practise IB Biology HL 2.3.2 through exact HL questions on stem-cell potency, therapeutic selection, differentiation evidence and organ repair.
Outline reasons for the therapeutic use of stem cells.
a. unspecialized/undifferentiated stem cells can divide/differentiate along different pathways;
b. (stem cells are accessible as they) come from embryos/bone marrow/umbilical cord blood/adult tissue;
c. (stem cells) can regenerate/repair/regrow diseased/damaged tissues in people;
d. valid specific example;
e. drugs can be tested on stem cells (in laboratories to see if they are harmful);
3 max