The Finding That Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (IPS Cells) Can

question 27

Multiple Choice

The finding that induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells) can be created by activation of a small number of genes implies that:

• A)aging can eventually be reversed.
• B)dying cells can be revitalized.
• C)cancer cells can be killed by targeting these genes.
• D)developmental restriction of cell fate is reversible.
• E)None of the answer options is correct.

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