Did Henrietta's family knew her cells were taken for research?
Yes
No
Not sure immediately, but later they did
Only certain family members knew
Answer
Henrietta's family was unaware that her cells were taken for research. The cells were obtained without their knowledge or consent during her treatment at Johns Hopkins Hospital. This incident highlights the ethical lapses and lack of patient autonomy in medical research at the time.
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