Cells That Can Divide Indefinitely, Renew Themselves, and Give Rise

question 384

Multiple Choice

Cells that can divide indefinitely, renew themselves, and give rise to a variety of other types of cells are called:

• A) epigenetic cells.
• B) zygotic cells.
• C) stem cells.
• D) karyotypic cells.

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Definitions:

Genes

Segments of DNA located on chromosomes that carry hereditary information.

Innate Human Characteristic

A trait or ability that is naturally present in humans from birth, not acquired through learning.

Impulse to Play

An innate drive in humans and animals to engage in playful activities, often seen as essential for development and learning.

Critics of Sociobiology

Individuals or groups who challenge the field of sociobiology, arguing against its assumptions or interpretations about the biological basis of social behavior.