Which of the following demonstrates the usefulness of stem cells to research and medicine? (A) Create new tissues or organs to replace damaged or non-working ones in a patient (B) Create damaged or diseased cells to study the impact of drugs / medicines at the cellular level (C) Replace damaged or non-functioning cells that lead to a disease or developmental disorder
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