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Among the following stem cells, which are found in the umblical cord

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Embryonic stem cells

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Adult stem cells

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Cord blood stem cells

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All of the above

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The correct option is C Cord blood stem cells
The umblical cord contains haematopoetic stem cells that can give rise to both RBCs as well as WBCs and are used in the treatment of blood cell diseases like Leukemia. Haematopoetic stem cells are also called cord blood stem cells
So, the correct answer is 'Cord blood stem cells'

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