Which statement below best describes whether or not there is an advantage of using iPSCs to induce repair of bodily damage within a patient over using embryonic stem cells that have been donated? a. Because the iPSCs originated from the patient and thus probably will avoid rejection by the patient’s own immune system. b. Embryonic stem cells are easier to obtain. c. There are more ethical issues involved in iPSCs. d. Only embryonic stem cells are vastly renewable.

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Which statement below best describes whether or not there is an advantage of using iPSCs to induce repair of bodily damage within a patient over using embryonic stem cells that have been donated?

a. Because the iPSCs originated from the patient and thus probably will avoid rejection by the patient’s own immune system.
b. Embryonic stem cells are easier to obtain.
c. There are more ethical issues involved in iPSCs.
d. Only embryonic stem cells are vastly renewable.
 
 
 
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