What are the characteristic feature(s) of stem cell?

Unspecialised cells

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Can divide and renew themselves for long period of time

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Ability to develop into specialised adult cell

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Gene expression pattern

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Solution

The correct option is C Ability to develop into specialised adult cell
The cells which give rise to all other type of cells present in a multicellular organism are called stem cells.The characteristic features of stem cells are:

(i) Unspecialised
(ii) Ability to develop into specialised adult cell
(iii) Can divide and renew themselves for long period of time

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