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Because embryonic stem cells have the capacity to become cells of any type, it is possible that they could be used to produce whatever sort of cells that are needed to treat a particular disease.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Before embryonic stem cells begin to differentiate, they have the potential to become any of the specialized cells.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

True

Answer to Question 2

True



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