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What is the difference between stem cells and differentiated cells?

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stem cell can divide but differentiated cells won't divide

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Cell differentiation is the process of cells becoming specialized as their body develops. A stem cell is an unspecialized cell that can divide without limit as needed and can, under specific conditions, differentiate into specialized cells.
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