How does an embryonic stem cell differ from an adult stem cell?

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How does an embryonic stem cell differ from an adult stem cell?

A. Embryonic stem cells are able to differentiate into many different types of cell.
B. Adult stem cells are able to differentiate into other fully developed cells.
C. Embryonic stem cells do not require nuclear transfer for cloning.
D. Embryonic stem cells are more likely to uptake the plasmids required for iPSCs.
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