Embryonic stem cells derived from blastocysts are called pluripotent because they ________.
A) are viable under a wide range of laboratory conditions
B) can form most cells, tissues, and organs of the human body
C) can form all cells, tissues, and organs of the human body
D) are viable under a wide range of laboratory conditions and can form most cells, tissues, and organs of the human body
E) are viable under a wide range of laboratory conditions and can form all cells, tissues, and organs of the human body

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Pluripotent stem cells have the ability to differentiate into all cell types of the body, hence they can form all cells, tissues, and organs of the human body. This makes them highly valuable for regenerative medicine applications.

Embryonic Stem Cells Derived from Blastocysts Are Called Pluripotent Because