Stem cells are said to be pluripotent. This means they have the ability to:
A) specialize into only a few different types of cells such as nerves and muscle cells.
B) form blastocysts.
C) make more of themselves in culture.
D) specialize into any other type of cell.
E) be reprogrammed through recombinant DNA technology.
Answer: D
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