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Introduction to Stem Cells
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Part I- learning the vocabulary
Directions: Complete the two stem cell tutorials from the University of Utah, Genetics Science Learning
Center. Both links are posted on the LINKS page under the STEM CELL LINKS.
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“What is a stem cell?”
“What are different types of stem cells?”
*Take notes and define the KEY TERMS below (in your own words)
*Use the “LAB COAT QUIZ” to help you in identifying major ideas from the two modules.
This document will serve as an important study guide and set of notes. Please use bullet points, but write in
clear and complete sentences. Skip spaces between each new idea and between key terms, so this
document is a good study tool.
Key Ideas: (Take notes on the two modules listed above in this space, you may use as much space as you
need as you enter notes and more bullets into this document)
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Key Terms: (define these terms in your own words)
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Blastocyst -
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Part 2: HOMEWORK: (You may start this in class if you finish the previous links and notes.)
Directions:
On the STEM CELL LINKS page read and take complete sentence, bulleted notes on the following links:
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What is the Goal of Stem Cell Research?
Stem Cell Therapies: What is the Recipe for Success?
Stem Cell Therapies Today.
Stem Cell Therapies in the Future.
Creating Stem Cells for Research
What are some Issues in Stem Cell Research?
For each of the key questions below, identify key conclusions using your notes from the links listed above. You
may use bullet points, but please write in clear and complete sentences. Leave spaces between each
question and answer. Type your work. DO NOT simply cut and paste. You must put the conclusions IOW in
order to check your understanding. At the end of the document, identify the sources of all of the information
that you use. I suggest that you review the material online rather than printing it out, so that you can take
advantage of any online dictionaries and color diagrams.
Remember that this document will serve as a study guide and is your main source of notes for important
concepts that you need to know and understand.
Key questions for Stem Cells:
1. What is a stem cell?
2. What are some different types of stem cells?
3. Where are stem cells produced?
4. How have stem cells been successfully used in medicine?
5. What are some of the potential applications of stem cell research?
6. Are there any ethical issues associated with stem cell research? If yes, explain.
7. What are some of the misconceptions that people have about stem cell research?
8. What is current federal policy regarding stem cell research?
9. What is the California Stem Cell Institute? Why was it founded?
10. What is the difference between therapeutic and reproductive cloning?