Which of the following statements about human embryonic stem cells is TRUE?
A) They are pluripotent and typically obtained from the blastocyst stage of embryonic development.
B) They are pluripotent.
C) They are typically obtained from the zygote stage of embryonic development.
D) They are obtained in great numbers from umbilical cords of newborns.
E) They express no MHC II antigens.

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Human embryonic stem cells are pluripotent, meaning they can differentiate into any cell type, and they are typically obtained from the blastocyst stage of embryonic development.

Which of the Following Statements About Human Embryonic Stem Cells