For which of the following reasons are adult stem cells said to be multipotent?
A) They can divide and develop to form a complete multicellular organism.
B) They can divide and develop into any part of the multicellular organism.
C) They can only divide and develop into a limited number of related cells types.

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Adult stem cells are said to be multipotent because they can only divide and develop into a limited number of related cell types. This means that their potential to differentiate is restricted compared to pluripotent stem cells, which can develop into any type of cell in the body.

For Which of the Following Reasons Are Adult Stem Cells