Applications of Cell Technology

Question 2 • Miami Biology EOC: SC.912.L.16.10: Biotechnology

What is a stem cell?

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a cell from which a new cell that has a specialized function is formed

a mature egg cell that is capable of forming a new organism

a cell that has half the number of chromosomes of a parent cell

a specialized cell in the skin that identifies pathogenic organisms

Explanation

A stem cell can divide and develop into cells with specialized functions, such as blood or skin cells. Therefore, the correct choice is “a cell from which a new cell that has a specialized function is formed.”

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