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QuizMultiple Choice

Cell Differentiation and Specialization

Question 17 • PMHS Biology I Q2

What is a source of stem cells that has the characteristics of self-renewal and limited differentiation?

Answer
A
Embryonic cell
B
Somatic cell
C
Amniotic fluid
D
Heart muscle

Explanation

Somatic (adult) stem cells can self-renew, meaning they make more stem cells, but their ability to differentiate is limited to certain cell types. Embryonic stem cells can develop into a much wider range of cell types, while heart muscle is a specialized tissue rather than a stem-cell source.

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