Why are stem cells important?
A. They have specialized DNA.
B.They are incapable of becoming cancer cells.
C. they have the potential to undergo cell division.
D.They have the potential to develop into other cell types.

Question

Why are stem cells important?
A. They have specialized DNA.
B.They are incapable of becoming cancer cells.
C. they have the potential to undergo cell division.
D.They have the potential to develop into other cell types.

anonymous · Answer

When a stem cell divides, each new cell has the potential either to remain a stem cell or become another type of cell with a more specialized function, such as a muscle cell, a red blood cell, or a brain cell. Stem cells are distinguished from other cell types by two important characteristics.

phebe · Answer

D. They have the potential to develop into other cell types.

anonymous · Answer

D