A general property of stems cells is that they:
A) divide and renew themselves only in the short term.
B) are specialized.
C) use body cells as precursors.
D) can give rise to specialized cell types.
D
Explanation: A) Stem cells can divide and renew themselves for long periods.
B) Stem cells are unspecialized.
C) Stem cells are the precursors of body cells.
D) Correct.
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