Asked by grim

Which of the following represent features of stem cells? Check all of the boxes that apply.

used to grow and repair cells

can only be obtained from embryos

can only be harvested from umbilical cord blood

can develop into almost any tissue

are currently used to treat a wide variety of medical problems

are found in embryos, blood, fat, and marrow

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Checked (apply):
- used to grow and repair cells — yes; stem cells regenerate and replace damaged cells/tissues.
- can develop into almost any tissue — yes for pluripotent stem cells (e.g., embryonic or iPS cells).
- are found in embryos, blood, fat, and marrow — yes; stem cells exist in embryos and in adult sources like cord blood, adipose tissue, and bone marrow.

Not checked (do not apply):
- can only be obtained from embryos — no; there are embryonic and adult (and induced) stem cells.
- can only be harvested from umbilical cord blood — no; many other sources exist.
- are currently used to treat a wide variety of medical problems — not yet; approved uses are limited (e.g., bone marrow/cord blood transplants), many other uses remain experimental.