The transformation of stem cells into a specific type of cell is called __________.

cell division

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transplantation

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differentiation

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cancer cell

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Solution

The correct option is C differentiation
Stem cells do not have any particular function. They undergo a process called differentiation. In which they get transformed into cells with specific function. Stem cells are of two types. They are embryonic and adult stem cells.

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