All stem cells ____.
A) are differentiated cells that proliferate indefinitely
B) can differentiate into any cell type, but can only divide once after terminally differentiating
C) have the ability to differentiate into all cell types
D) are undifferentiated cells that proliferate indefinitely
E) are undifferentiated cells that proliferate a finite number of times

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Stem cells are characterized by their ability to both proliferate indefinitely and maintain an undifferentiated state until they receive signals to differentiate into specific cell types. This makes option D the correct choice, as it accurately describes these key features of stem cells.

All Stem Cells ____