Which of the following statements regarding embryonic stem (ES) cells are true? A. They can only generate a very limited number of cell types. B. They can theoretically give rise to all types of cells in an organism. C. They are highly specialized. D. They are pluripotent. E. Harvesting them from human embryos raises ethical and political issues.
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