With reference to the latest developments in stem cell research, consider the following statements: 1. The only source of human stem cells are the embryos at blastocyst stage 2. The stem cells can be derived a without causing destruction to blastocysts 3.

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Q: 7 (IAS/2002)
With reference to the latest developments in stem cell research, consider the following statements:
1. The only source of human stem cells are the embryos at blastocyst stage
2. The stem cells can be derived a without causing destruction to blastocysts
3. The stem cells can regenerate themselves in vitro virtually forever
4. Indian research centres also created a few cell lines which can be developed into many types of tissues
Which of these statements are correct?

question_subject: 

Science & Technology

question_exam: 

IAS

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0,120,210,116,39,55,120

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