AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE CELL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where are adult stem cells primarily found?
A
Blood
B
Bone Marrow
C
Brain
D
Spleen
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Even though they start out the same, these stem cells can mature into any type of blood cell, depending on what the body needs when each stem cell is developing. Stem cells mostly live in the bone marrow (the spongy center of certain bones). This is where they divide to make new blood cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -Adult Stem Cells (ASCs): ASCs are undifferentiated cells found living within specific differentiated tissues in our bodies that can renew themselves or generate new cells that can replenish dead or damaged tissue. You may also see the term “somatic stem cell” used to refer to adult stem cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -Stem cells are special cells produced by bone marrow (a spongy tissue found in the centre of some bones) that can turn into different types of blood cells.

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