A Researcher Is Using Adult Stem Cells and Comparing Them

question 31

Multiple Choice

A researcher is using adult stem cells and comparing them to other adult cells from the same tissue. Which of the following findings is likely from this comparison?

• A) The cells from the two sources exhibit different patterns of DNA methylation.
• B) Adult stem cells have more DNA nucleotides than their counterparts.
• C) The two kinds of cells have virtually identical gene expression patterns in microarrays.
• D) The non-stem cells have fewer repressed genes.

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Definitions:

Inventory Flow Assumption

Pertains to the method used by a business to account for the order in which inventory is sold or used over time.

Beginning Inventory

The cost of merchandise on hand for sales at the commencement of an accounting cycle.

Cost Of Goods Sold

The immediate costs linked to the manufacture of products a business sells, involving material and labor costs.

Net Income

The earnings a company retains after removing all expenses and taxes from its revenue.