The Applications of Basic Research May Not Be Obvious When

question 50

True/False

The applications of basic research may not be obvious when it is initially conducted.

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Definitions:

Embryonic Stem Cells

Pluripotent stem cells derived from the inner cell mass of the blastocyst, capable of differentiating into various cell types.

Stamen

Of a flower, reproductive organ that consists of a pollen-producing anther and, in most species, a filament.

Gametophyte

Gamete-producing haploid body that forms in the life cycle of plants and some multicelled algae.

Angiosperm

Flowering plants that produce seeds enclosed within a fruit, the largest and most diverse group in the plant kingdom.