Questions: A cell that is located in the lineage between a stem cell and a fully differentiated cell is called a - Multiple Choice somatic cell stem cell progenitor cell

A cell that is located in the lineage between a stem cell and a fully differentiated cell is called a -

Multiple Choice somatic cell stem cell progenitor cell
Transcript text: A cell that is located in the lineage between a stem cell and a fully differentiated cell is called a $\qquad$ - Multiple Choice somatic cell stem cell progenitor cell
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The answer is the third one: progenitor cell.

Explanation for each option:

  • Somatic cell: This refers to any cell in the body that is not a germ cell (sperm or egg). Somatic cells are fully differentiated and make up most of the body's tissues and organs. Therefore, this is not the correct answer.

  • Stem cell: Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that have the potential to develop into different cell types. They are at the beginning of the cell lineage and are not between a stem cell and a fully differentiated cell. Thus, this is not the correct answer.

  • Progenitor cell: Progenitor cells are cells that are derived from stem cells and are on the path to becoming fully differentiated cells. They are more specialized than stem cells but not yet fully differentiated, making them the correct answer for a cell located in the lineage between a stem cell and a fully differentiated cell.

In summary, the correct answer is progenitor cell, as it fits the description of being between a stem cell and a fully differentiated cell in the lineage.

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