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Multiple Choice
What is the key difference between donor cells and recipient cells in the context of organ transplantation?
A
Donor cells are those that receive the organ from the recipient.
B
Recipient cells are those that are transplanted into the donor's body.
C
Recipient cells are those that donate the organ to the donor.
D
Donor cells are those that are transplanted into the recipient's body.
Verified step by step guidance
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Understand the context of organ transplantation, which involves transferring an organ from one individual to another.
Identify the roles of donor and recipient in this process. The donor is the individual who provides the organ, while the recipient is the individual who receives the organ.
Clarify the terminology: Donor cells are cells from the donor's organ that are transplanted into the recipient's body.
Recognize that recipient cells are not involved in donating the organ; they are part of the recipient's body that will integrate with the donor organ.
Conclude that the key difference is that donor cells originate from the donor and are transplanted into the recipient, whereas recipient cells are part of the recipient's body.