Which type of cell divides to produce daughter cells that can differentiate readily after a bone is cracked or broken?
A) osteocyte
B) osteoprogenitor cell
C) red marrow cell
D) osteoclast
E) osteoblast

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Osteoprogenitor cells are the stem cells of bone tissue that can undergo differentiation into various types of bone cells, including osteoblasts, which are responsible for bone formation. After a bone is cracked or broken, osteoprogenitor cells divide to produce daughter cells that can differentiate readily into osteoblasts, helping to repair and regenerate the damaged bone tissue.

Which Type of Cell Divides to Produce Daughter Cells That