A General Property of Stems Cells Is That They

question 50

Multiple Choice

A general property of stems cells is that they:

• A) divide and renew themselves only in the short term.
• B) are specialized.
• C) use body cells as precursors.
• D) can give rise to specialized cell types.

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Definitions:

Lysosomes

Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles in cells containing enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris.

Cell Death Clock

A theoretical or symbolic clock representing the lifespan or life cycle of a cell until programmed or regulated death (apoptosis).

Secretory Vesicle

Membrane-bound vesicles that store and transport substances produced by cells to their exterior.

Exocytosis

A cellular process where vesicles within the cell transport materials to the cell membrane for release into the extracellular environment.