What is unique about stem cells?(1 point)

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They are unspecialized.
They are unspecialized.

They are differentiated.
They are differentiated.

They are only found in embryos.
They are only found in embryos.

They are only found in plants.

Answer 1

They are only found in plants.

Answer 2

How do cells become specialized? (1 point)
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Genetically identical cells undergo differentiation to make them genetically unique.
Genetically identical cells undergo differentiation to make them genetically unique.

Genetically identical cells undergo differentiation to alter gene expression.
Genetically identical cells undergo differentiation to alter gene expression.

Mitosis creates genetically unique cells that can do different tasks.
Mitosis creates genetically unique cells that can do different tasks.

Mitosis creates specialized cells for different purposes.

Answer 3

Genetically identical cells undergo differentiation to alter gene expression.

Answer 4

Mitosis in Complex Organisms Quick Check
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How do cells respond if a complex organism is injured?(1 point)
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Nearby cells change into stem cells in order to repair the injury.
Nearby cells change into stem cells in order to repair the injury.

Cells rush to the damaged area, proliferate through mitosis, and work to repair the injury.
Cells rush to the damaged area, proliferate through mitosis, and work to repair the injury.

Cells work to repair the injured area through meiosis.
Cells work to repair the injured area through meiosis.

Cells form a blastocyst that contributes to the healing of the injury.

Answer 5

Cells rush to the damaged area, proliferate through mitosis, and work to repair the injury.