- A Cannot divide further once isolated from the original donor tissue
- B Can divide and differentiate into many cell types to repair tissues
- C Are restricted mainly to producing red blood cell lineages alone
- D Generally transform into cancerous cells over an extended time
Correct answer: B. Can divide and differentiate into many cell types to repair tissues
Explanation: Stem cells can self-renew and differentiate into specialized cell types. Used in bone marrow transplants; potential in regenerating organs and tissues.
Concept context
GM crops, transgenic animals, gene therapy, molecular diagnostics, and bioethics. Frequent 2–3 mark questions in NEET.