What surface antigen on cells identifies them as a hematopoietic stem cell?

a. CD8
b. CD34
c. CD55
d. CD59


ANS: B
Hematopoietic stem cells are identified by the presence of CD34 on their surface. These are decreased in aplastic anemia.

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