Stem cells have been used to treat certain leukemias for decades.These stem cells are
A) isolated from donated blood.
B) pluripotent.
C) isolated from developing embryos.
D) capable of becoming many different types of cells.
E) multipotent.

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Stem cells used to treat leukemias are typically hematopoietic stem cells, which are multipotent. They can differentiate into various types of blood cells but not into cells of other tissues.

Stem Cells Have Been Used to Treat Certain Leukemias for Decades.These