Lesson 8 Societal Applications
Completion requirements
Uses of Cell Membranes and Microscopic Research
There are many different ways that we use the knowledge gained through microscopic research and cell membranes.
A8.18 Membrane-bound single-celled organism
The discoveries around molecular structure and cell membranes have been very important to the treatment and understanding of diseases in particular. Without understanding how cell membranes work, we would have a hard time treating many different diseases.
We can thank microscopes and microscopic research for this knowledge of cell membranes as well as our knowledge of the molecules involved in cells. The knowledge of these molecules has also played an important role in being able to identify diseases.
In the final section of this unit, we will build on the knowledge from the first two sections to see how this microscopic world creates multicellular organisms and the systems those include.
In the final section of this unit, we will build on the knowledge from the first two sections to see how this microscopic world creates multicellular organisms and the systems those include.
Problem-Solving Activity
Stem Cells in Medicine © University of Utah Genetic Science Learning Center
https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/stemcells/
Background Information:
Stem cells have great potential in medicine. They are being researched as a treatment option for many different diseases and injuries. There are also ethical considerations when it comes to stem cells in medicine as well. We will investigate these considerations in this activity.
Stem cells have great potential in medicine. They are being researched as a treatment option for many different diseases and injuries. There are also ethical considerations when it comes to stem cells in medicine as well. We will investigate these considerations in this activity.
- Click on the play button to open the information on stem cells.
- Work through the four links under the heading “Stem Cells in Medicine.” Pay close attention to the video “Unlocking Stem Cell Potential” and the article “The Stem Cell Debate: Is It Over?
- Think about what you have learned and decide if you are for or against stem cell research. You may want to do extra research if you are unsure of how you feel.
- Please click on the analysis tab to complete the analysis questions.
- What is your position on the use of stem cells? Explain why you took that position.
This answer is part of your Assignment A2. Remember to cite any resources that you use other than your textbook or the link in this activity.