Which of the following statements best describes a stem cell?

A. An undifferentiated cell that can divide to yield specialized cells in a tissue
B. An antibody not directed against the causative organism but produced during the disease
C. A cell that attracts a basic blue stain in the laboratory
D. A cell that is formed in the presence of a large number of mononuclear leukocytes
E. Another term for a white blood cell


Answer: A

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