Which cells,if any,lose their ability to replicate and divide?
A) None,all cells have the ability to replicate and divide.
B) Cells of the lung and intestinal tract cannot replicate and divide.
C) Cells of the skin cannot replicate and divide.
D) Cells of the lens of the eye and skeletal muscle cannot replicate and divide.

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Cells of the lens of the eye and skeletal muscle cannot replicate and divide. These cells are in a state of permanent growth arrest, also known as "terminal differentiation." Once they reach this stage, they lose the ability to divide and replicate.

Which Cells,if Any,lose Their Ability to Replicate and Divide