NEET BIOLOGY

GENETICS AND EVOLUTION

EVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Stem cells can be obtained from
A
embryos
B
some adult tissues
C
umbilical cord blood
D
all of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are four main sources of stem cells, i.e. embryonic tissues, fetal tissues, adult tissues and differentiated somatic cells after they have been genetically reprogrammed, which are referred to as induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs).

Detailed explanation-2: -Hematopoietic Stem Cells (Blood Stem Cells) Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Neural Stem Cells. Epithelial Stem Cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -c) Stem cells are determined cells that reside in fully differentiated tissues and can, when needed, differentiate to supply new cells for growth of the tissue.

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