Attempt this previous-year question. The correct option stays hidden until you choose.
With reference to ‘stem cells’, frequently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?
a. Stem cells can be derived from mammals only
b. Stem cells can be used for screening new drugs
c. Stem cells can be used for medical therapies
Pick an option to check yourself.
• Correct Answer: B
• Stem cells are found in all multicellular organisms; they are used in drug screening (organ-on-a-chip) and therapies (bone marrow transplants).
• Statement a is incorrect: stem cells are not exclusive to mammals.
Attempt Prelims MCQs or open Mains questions by paper — then continue the same bank inside the app with visual decks.
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