A Difference Between a Stem Cell and a Progenitor Cell

question 26

Multiple Choice

A difference between a stem cell and a progenitor cell is that

• A)a progenitor cell cannot self-renew and a stem cell can.
• B)a stem cell cannot self-renew and a progenitor cell can.
• C)progenitor cells are rare but stem cells are abundant.
• D)progenitor cells are not present in embryos but stem cells are.

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Definitions:

Population Proportion

The fraction or percentage of individuals in a population that are considered part of a specific subgroup or category.

Sample Size

The number of observations or units of analysis in a study, which can influence the study's ability to detect effects and generalize findings.

Population Deviation

A measure of the dispersion or variability in a population; it quantifies the degree to which members of the population differ from the mean.

Population Mean

The average value of all the elements in a population, representing the expected value of a given population parameter.