Which of the following statements does not accurately describe stem cells?

Question

Which of the following statements does not accurately describe stem cells?

       A. With more research, stem cells may be used to repair or replace damaged cells.
  B. Embryonic stem cells make up the inner cell mass of a blastocyst.
  C. Adult stem cells are multipotent and can differentiate into many types of cells.
  D. The use of stem cells is without any objections since it can be used in therapies to help humans.

Answer 1

While other points are true about stem cells, the use of stem cells in therapy has faced a lot of resistance from political and religious groups. Groups oppose the use of embryonic stem cells arguing they are pro-life and that embryonic stem cell research results in death of embryos.