Which of the following stem cell sources requires ethical considerations because they are derived from early embryos?
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Correct answer: Embryonic stem cells (ESCs)
Embryonic stem cells are derived from the inner cell mass of blastocysts (early embryos), raising ethical issues related to embryo use, unlike adult stem cells or iPSCs.
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