What is the primary role of stem cells in the body?

The Journey of Stem Cells and Their Role in Cell Specialization

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To develop into specialized cells
To act as a defense mechanism
To transport oxygen
To provide energy for cells
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is a library used as an analogy for DNA in cells?
It explains how libraries are organized
It illustrates how genes are like books in a library
It shows how books are borrowed
It describes how books are written
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does it mean when a gene is 'turned on'?
The gene is duplicated
The gene is deleted
The gene is being expressed
The gene is inactive
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens when a stem cell turns on its muscle cell genes?
It becomes a red blood cell
It differentiates into a muscle cell
It remains a stem cell
It becomes a nerve cell
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the two main types of cues that influence cell specialization?
Internal and external
Chemical and physical
Genetic and environmental
Biological and mechanical
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is asymmetric segregation of cellular determinants?
Symmetrical cell division
Unequal distribution of transcription factors
Random distribution of genes
Equal distribution of transcription factors
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does inductive signaling influence cell differentiation?
By direct contact only
Through random diffusion
Through peer pressure-like signals
By genetic mutation
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