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Learning Technical English Newsletter © Questionnaire - November 2008 issue, Vol. 15 'Stem Cell Research - A Primer' Excerpts taken from NIH, PBS Nova Program & NY Times

Part 1: Multiple Choice - Select the correct answer for each question.
1. Which business unit abbreviation fits best with the term, 'researchers'?
a. CEO
b. CMO
c. R&D
d. QA
2. As the title of this article uses the word 'Primer', in what context is its meaning used?
a. the end
b. an introduction
c. a conclusion
d. a final review
3. With respect to stem cell technology, which statement is correct?
a. When the stem cell divides, it can only become a muscle cell.
b. According to the article's information, multipotent stem cells are most associated with being grown & developed from fetal tissue.
c. Under lab conditions, pluripotent stem cells can give rise to cells towards the development of a fetus.
d. Totipotent stem cells can give rise to only a small number of certain types of cells.
e. All of these
f. None of these
Part 2: Matching Synonyms - Based on the text of this month's LTE issue, select from the following words in 'quotes' the correct synonym (same meaning):
a. 'to genetically alter, develop in vitro'
b. 'nerve damage'
c. 'refill, fill up'
d. 'morality'
e. 'having no exact limits or time limitations'
f. 'rejection'
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