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STEM CELLS
0 Stem cells are able to transform themselves into any of
the body’s specialized cells and perform many different
functions.
0 Sources of stem cells:
0 Umbilical cord blood
0 Newborn’s placenta
0 4-5 day old embryo while still undifferentiated
0 Adult bone marrow and liver
STEM CELL EXPLANATION
0 PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING LINK TO VIEW THE
EXPLANATION ON STEM CELLS:
0 http://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/cell-
division/v/embryonic-stem-cells
STEM CELL RESEARCH
0 AFTER VIEWING THE VIDEO:
0 Use sources on the Internet about embryonic stem cell research
vs. adult stem cell research. Take notes on the pros and cons of
each.
0 Describe what position you wish to take, for or against,
embryonic or adult stem cell research.
0 Refine and expand four reasons/arguments about the position
you chose.
0 Use internet sources to help support the four main arguments
you chose.
0 Be prepared to share your argument in class
0 THIS ASSIGNMENT WILL BE GRADED