Which of the following statements regarding stem cell use is true?
A) Adult human body tissues do not produce stem cells.
B) Adult stem cells are pluripotent.
C) Embryonic stem cells have a greater potential to treat a wider variety of diseases.
D) Embryonic stem cells are multipotent.
E) Amniotic stem cells are a replacement for embryonic stem cells.

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Embryonic stem cells have the ability to differentiate into any type of cell in the body and therefore have the potential to treat a wider variety of diseases compared to adult stem cells, which are limited in their differentiation potential.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Stem Cell Use Is