Multiple choice

Embryonic stem cells are multipotent stem cells found in the inner mass of a blastocyst.

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Embryonic stem cells derived from the inner cell mass of a blastocyst are pluripotent, not multipotent. Pluripotent cells can give rise to almost any cell type in the body, whereas multipotent stem cells are more restricted and can only develop into a limited range of cell types.

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