Asked by CHRIS

Which best describes embryonic stem cells?

They are capable of self-renewal only.
They are capable of differentiation only.
They are capable of self-renewal and limited differentiation.
They are capable of self-renewal and unlimited differentiation.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
They are capable of self-renewal and unlimited differentiation.

Explanation: Embryonic stem cells are pluripotent — they can proliferate indefinitely (self‑renew) and differentiate into virtually any cell type of the three germ layers (broad/unlimited developmental potential compared with adult multipotent stem cells).