A disadvantage of embryonic stem cells is that they
A)can provoke immune responses in the recipient.
B) can divide a very limited number of times.
C) can differentiate into a very limited number of tissue types, most of which are not very useful in treating illness and injury.
D) usually carry too many mutations to be practical in treating injury and illness.

Question

A disadvantage of embryonic stem cells is that they 
A)can provoke immune responses in the recipient. 
B) can divide a very limited number of times.​ 
C) can differentiate into a very limited number of tissue types, most of which are not very useful in treating illness and injury.​ 
D) usually carry too many mutations to be practical in treating injury and illness.​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Embryonic stem cells can provoke immune responses in the recipient because they come from a different individual than the recipient. This can result in the recipient's immune system rejecting the transplanted cells, which can cause serious health problems.

A Disadvantage of Embryonic Stem Cells Is That They