How Does the DNA Methylation Pattern Compare Between Embryonic Stem

question 27

Multiple Choice

How does the DNA methylation pattern compare between embryonic stem cells, somatic cells, and induced pluripotent stem cells?

• A) Embryonic stem cells show the highest amount of DNA methylation, while somatic cells show the lowest.
• B) Embryonic stem cells show the highest amount of DNA methylation, while induced pluripotent stem cells show the lowest.
• C) Induced pluripotent stem cells have less DNA methylation than differentiated cells but more than embryonic stem cells.
• D) Induced pluripotent stem cells show the highest amount of DNA methylation, while somatic cells show the lowest.
• E) Somatic cells show the highest amount of DNA methylation, while induced pluripotent stem cells show the lowest.