Choose the option/s for sources of adult stem cells.

Bone marrow

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Mammary glands

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Umbilical cord

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Blastula

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Solution

The correct option is C Umbilical cord
Many organs of the human body have few undifferentiated cells and they are called as adult stem cells. These stem cells grow, multiply and differentiate into the types of cells of that organ. Few examples are bone marrow, umbilical cord, tooth, liver, etc.
Cells of blastula are embryonic stem cells.

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Q70) which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to stem cells?

1. They are derived at the embryonic stage.

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