All of the Following Are True of Embryonic Stem Cells

question 17

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true of embryonic stem cells except _____.

• A)they can be found in human blastocysts
• B)they retain the potential to become different types of cells
• C)they continue to undergo mitosis when most cells have stopped dividing
• D)they are terminally differentiated

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Definitions:

Phenotypic

Referring to the observable characteristics or traits of an organism, which result from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

Montessori School

An educational approach developed by Maria Montessori, emphasizing independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child’s natural psychological development.

Vygotsky

Lev Vygotsky, a Soviet psychologist who developed a sociocultural theory of cognitive development, emphasizing the role of social interaction and language in learning.

Cognitive Skills

The mental capabilities involved in learning, thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, and remembering.