A stem cell_______________ .  a. forms from a progenitor cell b. self-renews c. is differentiated d. gives rise only to fully differentiated daughter cells

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A stem cell_______________ . 

a. forms from a progenitor cell

b. self-renews

c. is differentiated

d. gives rise only to fully differentiated daughter cells

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Cells have a tendency to divide. Cells can divide and replace old and damaged cells. 

A cell with a defined fate and function is known as a differentiated cell. The cells which can replenish the old cells and do not have a specific function are known as undifferentiated cells. 

 

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Stem cells are considered the raw material of the body,. These are undifferentiated cells. These cells can give rise to differentiated daughter cells with defined functions. 

These cells are able to maintain stemness during their division. This is known as self-renewal. These cells divide and can make more stem cells without changing their cellular status. So, the correct answer is b. 

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