Tissue Exam 2 Review - Module 4 Stem Cells

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What are iPSCs?

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Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells

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Which type of viruses are used in the process of creating iPSCs?

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Retroviruses

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The role of Oct4 and Sox2 in iPSCs is to:

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induce pluripotency

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Which of the following is a pro of using fibroblasts for iPSC creation? Easy handling, Low efficiency, Time consuming

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Easy handling

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What happens to iPSC colonies when they are stressed or over-confluent?

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They differentiate spontaneously.

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The benefits of using keratinocytes found in human hair follicles include:

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Promoting wound healing

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Explain the concept of epigenetic memory in iPSCs.

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Epigenetic memory in iPSCs refers to the retention of epigenetic marks from the original somatic cells.

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What are the pros of using iPSCs?

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They can differentiate into any cell type, they are easy to obtain from adult cells, and they avoid ethical issues associated with embryonic stem cells.

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What are the cons of using iPSCs?

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They can form tumors.

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The ethical concerns associated with the teratoma formation assay include: Animal welfare issues, Informed consent, Environmental impact, Data privacy concerns

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Animal welfare issues