Question

Which type of stem cells have the ability to become any other type of body cell?

Answer 1

The type of stem cells that have the ability to become any other type of body cell are called **pluripotent stem cells**. These cells can differentiate into nearly all cell types within the body, making them highly versatile for developmental and therapeutic purposes. The most well-known sources of pluripotent stem cells are embryonic stem cells, which are derived from the inner cell mass of a blastocyst during early embryonic development. Another type of pluripotent stem cell is induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), which are adult cells reprogrammed back into a pluripotent state.