What Distinguishes an Embryonic Stem Cell from a Somatic Cell

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Multiple Choice

What distinguishes an embryonic stem cell from a somatic cell of an adult organism?

• A)Embryonic stem cells can produce more of themselves as well as produce specialized cells, but somatic cells are already specialized.
• B)Somatic cells can change into specialized cells, while stem cells can only produce more of themselves.
• C)Somatic cells can produce more of themselves and produce stem cells.
• D)Embryonic stem cells cannot be reprogrammed, but somatic cells can be reprogrammed.