When scientists and doctors are looking to heal wounds and cure diseases, stem cells are a great option because they can repair damage and grow new specialized cells. From the list below, embryonic stem cells would be the best option for healing the widest variety of diseases.

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small intestine stem cells                                   embryonic stem cells

skin stem cells                                                   bone marrow stem cells

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True. Embryonic stem cells have the potential to differentiate into any type of cell in the body, making them a versatile option for healing a wide variety of diseases and repairing different types of damage. In contrast, other types of stem cells (like small intestine, skin, or bone marrow stem cells) are more limited in their differentiation potential.