"Pluripotent" stem cells are derived from
A)adult stem cells.
B)umbilical cord blood.
C)blastocysts.
D)cells from the cornea of the eye.

Question

"Pluripotent" stem cells are derived from 
A)adult stem cells. 
B)umbilical cord blood. 
C)blastocysts. 
D)cells from the cornea of the eye.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Pluripotent stem cells are derived from blastocysts, which are embryos that are only a few days old and contain around 100-150 cells. These cells have the ability to differentiate into almost any type of cell in the body.

"Pluripotent" Stem Cells Are Derived from