What is the difference between stem cells and progenitor cells?

A) There is no difference, they are two different names for the same cells.
B) Stem cells can form any type of cells, but progenitor cells cannot.
C) Stem cells can only form more stem cells, but progenitor cells can form many types of cells.
D) Stem cells can form any type of cells, but progenitor cells can only form a few types of cells.


A

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