Which of the following is an example of a pluripotent cell?
A) embryonic stem cells
B) red blood cells
C) fetal heart cells
D) umbilical cord blood
E) nerve cells

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Pluripotent cells have the ability to differentiate into any of the three germ layers (endoderm, mesoderm, and ectoderm) that give rise to all the tissues and organs in the body. Embryonic stem cells are the classic example of pluripotent cells as they have the potential to develop into any cell type in the human body. Red blood cells, fetal heart cells, umbilical cord blood, and nerve cells are not pluripotent cells as they have already differentiated into specific cell types and are limited in their ability to differentiate into other cell types.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Pluripotent