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19. Stem Cells
Stem Cells
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Which of the following terms describes stem cells that can only give rise to certain types of cells?
A
Embryonic stem cells
B
Pluripotent stem cells
C
Totipotent stem cells
D
Progenitor stem cells
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Understand the different types of stem cells: Totipotent, Pluripotent, and Multipotent (Progenitor).
Totipotent stem cells can give rise to all cell types, including embryonic and extra-embryonic tissues.
Pluripotent stem cells can give rise to almost all cell types, but not extra-embryonic tissues.
Progenitor (or Multipotent) stem cells are more specialized and can only give rise to a limited range of cell types.
Identify that the term describing stem cells that can only give rise to certain types of cells is 'Progenitor stem cells'.
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