Special cells called ________ cells maintain tissues by unending cycles of cell division.
A)somatic
B)sex
C)mitotic
D)meiotic
E)stem

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Stem cells are able to divide and differentiate into various types of specialized cells, allowing them to maintain tissues through continuous cell division. Somatic cells refer to any non-reproductive cells and do not necessarily have the capacity for continuous cell division. Sex cells (also known as gametes) undergo meiotic cell division to produce haploid cells for sexual reproduction, and mitotic cells refer to any cells undergoing cell division through mitosis, which includes both somatic and stem cells. Therefore, the best choice is E) stem cells.

Special Cells Called ________ Cells Maintain Tissues by Unending Cycles