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Question

The cells which have the capacity to divide and differentiate into any type of cells in the body are the focus of research of several serious diseases are:

  1. Bud cells
  2. Red cells
  3. Mesangial cells
  4. Stem cells

Answer:

Option D: Stem cells

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Stem cells”.

Stem cells are cells with the potential to develop into many different types of cells in the body. They serve as a repair system for the body.