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Bone marrow stem cells differ from differ from differentiated progenitor stem cells in what respect ?
Correct answer: B. Reconstitution of Bone marrow
- A. Provide differentiated terminal cells
- B. Reconstitution of Bone marrow
- C. Formation of the ovum
- D. Act as a repair system for the body
Explanation
True bone marrow stem cells can self-renew and reconstitute the entire marrow after transplantation or severe injury. Differentiated progenitor cells have more limited renewal and mainly generate specific mature blood-cell lineages.
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