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Which of the following is a unique characteristic of a stem cell?


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Cell division

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Cell differentiation

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Cellular metabolism

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Cellular catabolism

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Solution

The correct option is B

Cell differentiation


Stem cells are specialised cells because of their ability to undergo differentiation. Cell differentiation is the process by which a cell can transform itself into a highly specialised cell. The single-celled zygote which is an undifferentiated cell becomes a full-fledged organism by the process of differentiation.


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