Pluripotent stem cells are__________________ (Points : 1)
those cells that have the potential to be used for multiple types of tissue.
those cells that have potential to be used only for one type of tissue.
those cells that are generally taken from adults.
those cells that are embryonic stem cells.
none of the above
none of the above
I still disagree.
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those cells that have the potential to be used for multiple types of tissue.
Now you are right.
The correct answer is "those cells that have the potential to be used for multiple types of tissue." To arrive at this answer, we can break down the question and each answer option:
1) "Those cells that have the potential to be used for multiple types of tissue."
This option correctly defines pluripotent stem cells. Pluripotent stem cells can differentiate into any cell type in the body, making them capable of being used for various tissues. This statement is true.
2) "Those cells that have the potential to be used only for one type of tissue."
This option is incorrect because pluripotent stem cells have the potential to differentiate into multiple types of tissue, not just one type. So it is not the correct answer.
3) "Those cells that are generally taken from adults."
This option is incorrect because pluripotent stem cells are usually derived from embryos, not adults. Adult stem cells are more limited in their potential to differentiate into various cell types. So this option is not correct.
4) "Those cells that are embryonic stem cells."
This option is also incorrect because pluripotent stem cells are a specific type of embryonic stem cells. While embryonic stem cells are derived from embryos, not all embryonic stem cells are pluripotent. Pluripotent stem cells are embryonic stem cells that have the potential to differentiate into any cell type in the body. So this option is not correct.
Therefore, the correct answer is the first option: "those cells that have the potential to be used for multiple types of tissue."