Why is the use of stem cells controversial?

Why is the use of stem cells controversial?



a. They are obtained and stored by commercial laboratories
b. They have the ability to regenerate tissue
c. They can be obtained from umbilical cord blood
d. They are most often obtained from fetal tissue


Answer: d. Controversy surrounds the use of fetal tissue, because it is obtained from elective abortions. In addition to the anti-abortion position, there is concern that women could be coerced into termination for the purposes of stem cell transplantation.


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