Stem Cell Basics Quiz

What is the primary characteristic of pluripotent stem cells?

• They cannot self-renew.

• They are only found in embryos.

• They can differentiate into all cell types of the adult body.

• They are found only in the brain.

Which type of stem cells are known as 'adult' stem cells?

• Induced pluripotent stem cells

• Somatic stem cells

• Pluripotent stem cells

• Embryonic stem cells

What is the process of growing cells in the laboratory called?

• Cell differentiation

• Cell reprogramming

• Cell division

• Cell culture

What is a key feature of stem cells that allows them to be used in regenerative medicine?

• They can self-renew and recreate functional tissues.

• They can only form blood cells.

• They are immune to all diseases.

• They do not require nutrients to grow.

What is the term for reprogramming differentiated cells back into a pluripotent state?

• Cloning

• Reprogramming

• Transdifferentiation

• Differentiation

Which of the following is NOT a property of stem cells?

• Ability to recreate functional tissues

• Inability to divide

• Ability to differentiate into specialized cells

• Ability to self-renew

What is the main challenge in using stem cells for therapies?

• Lack of interest in research

• Technical hurdles in differentiation and transplantation

• Stem cells cannot be cultured in labs

• Stem cells are too expensive to produce

What is the only FDA-approved stem cell-based product in the U.S.?

• Embryonic stem cells

• Induced pluripotent stem cells

• Hematopoietic progenitor cells from cord blood

• Bone marrow stem cells