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Cell Differentiation and Specialization

Question 1 • PMHS Biology I Q2

What are the three general properties of stem cells? Check all that apply.

Answer
A
They are capable of dividing and renewing for long periods of time.
B
They are unspecialized cells.
C
They remain unspecialized cells.
D
They can give rise to specialized cells.

Explanation

Stem cells can divide and renew themselves for long periods, so A describes self-renewal. They are unspecialized cells (B), and they can develop into specialized cell types (D). C is not a general property because stem cells can differentiate rather than remain unspecialized.

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