Which of the Following Statements About Stem Cells Is TRUE

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about stem cells is TRUE?

• A) They are found only in embryos.
• B) They are found only in embryos and in the bone marrow of adults.
• C) They are "perpetual" parent cells that never produce daughter cells.
• D) They are able to differentiate into a variety of cell types.
• E) They are permanently differentiated and cannot further divide.

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