Which of the following statements is true of embryonic stem cells?

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Embryonic stem cells have the ability to give rise to all cell types in an organism, making them pluripotent. This is due to their unique ability to differentiate into any cell type during development. While they do have the potential to continue to reproduce for an indefinite period, this is not a defining characteristic of embryonic stem cells. They also may not provide enormous amounts of information about the process of gene regulation, as they are only one type of cell and may not accurately represent the regulation of genes in other cell types.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Embryonic Stem