A mutation is more likely to affect a differentiated cell than a stem cell due to
A)skewed distribution of parental versus newly replicated DNA.
B)a conscious effort on the part of the individual.
C)lack of DNA replication in stem cells.
D)skewed distribution of stem and progenitor cells.

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Differentiated cells have undergone multiple rounds of DNA replication and therefore may have accumulated more mutations compared to stem cells, which have the ability to self-renew and divide without accumulating mutations. Additionally, during mitosis, there is a skewed distribution of parental versus newly replicated DNA, which may contribute to the increased likelihood of mutations in differentiated cells. The other choices are not supported by scientific evidence or do not reflect the biological processes involved in mutations.

A Mutation Is More Likely to Affect a Differentiated Cell