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What is the defining feature that distinguishes a stem cell from a progenitor cell?
What is the defining feature that distinguishes a stem cell from a progenitor cell?
- A progenitor cell yields two specialized cells after cell division.
- A stem cell gives rise to one additional stem cell and a specialized cell. (correct)
- A stem cell can develop into a variety of specialized cell types.
- A progenitor cell is capable of undergoing multiple rounds of division.
Which type of cell undergoes cell division to yield two specialized cells like a neutrophil and a red blood cell?
Which type of cell undergoes cell division to yield two specialized cells like a neutrophil and a red blood cell?
- Neuron
- Hematopoietic stem cell
- Specialized cell
- Myeloid progenitor cell (correct)
In the context of stem cells, what does unspecialized refer to?
In the context of stem cells, what does unspecialized refer to?
- Producing only identical copies of itself
- Having a limited lifespan
- Unable to undergo cell division
- Capable of developing into many different specialized cell types (correct)
What is the outcome of a hematopoietic stem cell division?
What is the outcome of a hematopoietic stem cell division?
How does a progenitor cell differ from a stem cell in terms of specialization?
How does a progenitor cell differ from a stem cell in terms of specialization?
What is the meaning of 'pluri' in pluripotent stem cells?
What is the meaning of 'pluri' in pluripotent stem cells?
Which type of cells have the potential to differentiate into a large number of mature tissue types?
Which type of cells have the potential to differentiate into a large number of mature tissue types?
Where are hematopoietic stem cells primarily found?
Where are hematopoietic stem cells primarily found?
Which type of stem cells can give rise to any type of cell, but not recreate a complete organism?
Which type of stem cells can give rise to any type of cell, but not recreate a complete organism?
What is the main characteristic of pluripotent stem cells?
What is the main characteristic of pluripotent stem cells?
Which cell type gives rise to all cells found in the blood, including red blood cells?
Which cell type gives rise to all cells found in the blood, including red blood cells?
In terms of specialization, multipotent stem cells are:
In terms of specialization, multipotent stem cells are:
What makes pluripotent stem cells different from multipotent stem cells?
What makes pluripotent stem cells different from multipotent stem cells?
What is the Latin root meaning of 'pluri' in pluripotent stem cells?
What is the Latin root meaning of 'pluri' in pluripotent stem cells?
