How Can Stem Cells Replace Faulty Cells in the Body

question 10

Multiple Choice

How can stem cells replace faulty cells in the body?

• A) Stem cells can be coaxed to differentiate into the needed specific cell type.
• B) Stem cells can mitotically divide, providing more stem cells to directly replace the faulty cells and their functions.
• C) Stem cells can meiotically divide, providing more stem cells to directly replace the faulty cells and their functions.
• D) Faulty cells can be coaxed to differentiate into stem cells and directly replace the faulty cells and their functions.
• E) Stem cells can directly serve as nerve or blood cells.

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