Let us suppose that someone is successful at producing induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS)for replacement of pancreatic insulin-producing cells for people with type 1 diabetes.Which of the following could still be problems?
I.the possibility that,once introduced into the patient,the iPS cells produce nonpancreatic cells
II.the failure of the iPS cells to take up residence in the pancreas
III.the inability of the iPS cells to respond to appropriate regulatory signals

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While induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS) have the potential to differentiate into any cell type, there are still potential problems with using them for replacement of pancreatic insulin-producing cells in type 1 diabetes patients. Firstly, there is a possibility that the introduced iPS cells produce non-pancreatic cells (I). Secondly, there is the possibility that the iPS cells fail to take up residence in the pancreas (II). Lastly, there is the possibility that the iPS cells are unable to respond to appropriate regulatory signals (III). Therefore, all three options (I, II, and III) could still be problems.

Let Us Suppose That Someone Is Successful at Producing Induced