Stem Cell Technology — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements about Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs) is/are correct? 1. They are derived from the inner cell mass of a blastocyst. 2. They can differentiate into any cell type of the three germ layers. 3. Their creation involves reprogramming adult somatic cells using specific transcription factors. 4. They eliminate the ethical concerns associated with embryonic stem cells. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the National Guidelines for Stem Cell Research, 2017, issued by ICMR: 1. They prohibit human reproductive cloning. 2. They permit clinical trials for all stem cell therapies without prior registration with CTRI. 3. They restrict research on human embryos to 14 days post-fertilization. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is an approved and widely used clinical application of stem cell technology in India?

Consider the following statements regarding the 'Yamanaka factors': 1. They are a set of transcription factors used to induce pluripotency in somatic cells. 2. They are naturally expressed at high levels in adult differentiated cells. 3. Their discovery led to the development of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following constitutional provisions is most directly linked to the ethical and regulatory oversight of stem cell research in India, particularly concerning patient safety and responsible scientific conduct?