Questions: A cell in the lineage between a stem cell and a fully differentiated cell is called a -
Multiple Choice
stem cell
somatic cell
progenitor cell
Transcript text: A cell in the lineage between a stem cell and a fully differentiated cell is called a $\qquad$ -
Multiple Choice
stem cell
somatic cell
progenitor cell
Solution
The answer is the third one (or C): progenitor cell.
Explanation for each option:
Stem cell: This is a cell that has the potential to develop into different types of cells in the body. It is not the correct answer because the question asks for a cell that is between a stem cell and a fully differentiated cell.
Somatic cell: This refers to any cell in the body that is not a germ cell (sperm or egg). It is not the correct answer because somatic cells are already differentiated.
Progenitor cell: This is a cell that is derived from a stem cell and has the potential to differentiate into a specific type of cell. It is the correct answer because it fits the description of being between a stem cell and a fully differentiated cell.
Prey: This is not a relevant term in the context of cell biology and is therefore incorrect.
Summary:
The correct answer is progenitor cell, as it is the type of cell that exists in the lineage between a stem cell and a fully differentiated cell.