Embryonic stem cells are different from primary cell cultures or permanent cell lines derived from a tissue in that they are capable of
A) generating many cell types.
B) growing and dividing.
C) synthesizing their own DNA.
D) transporting nutrients across their plasma membrane.

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Embryonic stem cells are pluripotent, meaning they can differentiate into many different cell types. Primary cell cultures or permanent cell lines, in contrast, are often more limited in their ability to differentiate. Choices B, C, and D are not unique to embryonic stem cells and are shared by many other types of cells.

Embryonic Stem Cells Are Different from Primary Cell Cultures or Permanent