Stem Cells are _____

Question

Stem cells are _____.
A) unspecialized
B) specialized
C) unable to divide
D) always pluripotent
E) only found in embryos

Accepted Answer

Stem cells are unspecialized cells that have the ability to differentiate into different types of specialized cells in the body. They can divide to produce more stem cells or differentiate into specialized cells such as muscle, nerve or blood cells. Stem cells can be found in many different tissues in the body, not just embryos.