Which of the following cells gives rise to the lymphoid and myeloid cells?

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The multipotential progenitor cell, also known as the hematopoietic stem cell, is the cell that gives rise to all blood cell types, including lymphoid and myeloid cells. Committed lymphoid progenitor cells and committed myeloid progenitor cells are already partially differentiated and are not capable of giving rise to all blood cell types. CFU-GEMM (colony-forming unit-granulocyte, erythrocyte, monocyte, megakaryocyte) is a progenitor cell that can give rise to myeloid cells but not lymphoid cells. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Which of the Following Cells Gives Rise to the Lymphoid