Embryonic stem cells
A) have the same properties as adult stem cells.
B) are pluripotent.
C) are isolated from various tissues.
D) have been used for several decades to treat diseases.
E) are multipotent.

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Embryonic stem cells are pluripotent, meaning they are capable of differentiating into any type of cell in the body. This is in contrast to adult stem cells, which are typically multipotent, and can only differentiate into a limited number of cell types. Embryonic stem cells have not been used for several decades to treat diseases, and they are typically isolated from embryos, rather than various tissues.

Embryonic Stem Cells