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Question 10 • CMS 2026-2027 Biology CREDIT RECOVERY

What is a stem cell?

Answer
A
a mature egg cell that is capable of forming a new organism
B
a specialized cell in the skin that identifies pathogenic organisms
C
a cell from which a new cell that has a specialized function is formed
D
a cell that has half the number of chromosomes of a parent cell

Explanation

A stem cell can divide and produce new cells that may later develop specialized functions, such as becoming a blood or skin cell. Choice C describes this ability. An egg cell, an immune cell, and a cell with half the usual chromosome number are not definitions of a stem cell.

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