Quizizz about stem cells

Which of the following statements is true about embryonic stem cells?

• They are only found in adults

• They can become any type of cell in the body

• They cannot divide

• They are multipotent

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What type of stem cells are produced in the laboratory?

• Embryonic stem cells

• Hematopoietic stem cells

• Induced pluripotent stem cells

• Adult stem cells

What does it mean for a stem cell to be pluripotent?

• It is only found in the brain

• It can become some types of cells

• It can become any type of cell

• It cannot divide

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What type of stem cells are used to generate new skin?

• Hematopoietic stem cells

• Epithelial stem cells

• Induced pluripotent stem cells

• Embryonic stem cells

What is a unique characteristic of stem cells?

• They are always specialized

• They are only found in the heart

• They can divide indefinitely

• They cannot divide

What type of stem cells are multipotent?

• Neural stem cells

• Embryonic stem cells

• Induced pluripotent stem cells

• Adult stem cells

What type of stem cells are found in an embryo?

• Induced pluripotent stem cells

• Epithelial stem cells

• Adult stem cells

• Embryonic stem cells

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What is a therapeutic use of stem cells?

• Create new medications

• Replace damaged cells or tissues

• Study the history of biology

• Eliminate cancer cells

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What type of stem cells can turn into various types of cells in the blood?

• Embryonic stem cells

• Epithelial stem cells

• Hematopoietic stem cells

• Neuronal stem cells

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