Stem Cell Research Assignment-Honors Biology
Use the library or Internet resources to answer the following questions about stem-cell research. Be sure to include the complete URL for all Internet sites used in the research assignment. Choose only ONE section to complete for research. Be prepared to share your research with the class next class period.
Adult Stem Cells
· What unique properties do adult stem cells possess which make them important for research? (State at least 2 properties)
· Where in the body can adult stem cells be found?
· Explain two major differences between adult and embryonic stem cells.
· How are adult stem cells used in the scientific community? (At least 2 examples)
· Describe global opinions that support and disprove the use of adult stem cell use (at least 2 reasons)
Embryonic Stem Cells
· What unique properties do embryonic stem cells possess which make them important for research? (State at least 2 properties)
· Where can embryonic stem cells be found?
· Explain two major differences between adult and embryonic stem cells.
· How would or could embryonic stem cells be used in the scientific community (at least 2 examples)
· Describe the global opinions that support and disapprove of embryonic stem cell use (at least 2 reasons)
Grading Rubric (20 points)
· Unique properties of stem cells (at least 2) – 4 pts.
· Location of adult or embryonic stem cells -1 pts.
· Differences between adult and embryonic stem cells (at least 2) – 4 pts.
· The potential uses of human embryonic/adult stem cells in the scientific community (at least 2) – 4 pts.
· Global opinions that support and disapprove the use of embryonic/adult stem cell use (at least 2) - 4 pts.
· Bibliography- 3 pts.
Additional Resources for your use:
Biology textbook Ch. 10
- http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3302/06.html
- http://www.stemcellresearch.org
- http://stemcells.nih.gov/info/basics/basics7.asp
- http://stemcelss.nih.gov/info/scireport/2006report.htm