Multiple Choice
In the context of regenerative medicine, what is another commonly used term for stem cell therapy?
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19. Stem Cells
Stem Cells
Multiple Choice
In the context of stem cells, which type of cell is defined by its ability to self-renew while also having the potential to differentiate into other cell types?
A
Stem cell
B
Erythrocyte (red blood cell)
C
Extracellular matrix fibroprotein (e.g., collagen)
D
Terminally differentiated somatic cell (e.g., mature neuron)
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the key properties described in the question: the ability to self-renew and the potential to differentiate into other cell types.
Step 2: Recall that self-renewal means the cell can divide and produce more cells like itself, maintaining the stem cell population.
Step 3: Recognize that differentiation potential means the cell can give rise to multiple specialized cell types, which is a hallmark of stem cells.
Step 4: Compare the options: erythrocytes are mature red blood cells without self-renewal or differentiation ability; extracellular matrix proteins are not cells; terminally differentiated somatic cells have lost the ability to divide or differentiate.
Step 5: Conclude that the cell type defined by both self-renewal and differentiation potential is the stem cell.
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