Question

What does lineage-restricted mean for most adult stem cells?

Options

• They can only become certain types of cells.

• They are actively used to treat cancers.

• They can replace diseased areas with minimal risk of side effects.

• They can develop into any of the more than 200 cell types.

Answer 1

Most adult stem cells are lineage-restricted. Therefore, they can only become certain types of cells rather than any adult-body cell type.