Question

which are unspecialized body cells that are able to renew themselves for long periods of time?
gametes
chromosomes
genes
stem cells
question 5 (2 points)
what does the word root adip mean?
fat
tissue
gland
growth

Explanation:

First Question (About Unspecialized Body Cells)

• Gametes are reproductive cells (sperm/egg), not unspecialized for renewal.
• Chromosomes are structures with DNA, not cells.
• Genes are DNA segments, not cells.
• Stem cells are unspecialized, can self - renew and differentiate.

• The word root "adip" is related to fat (e.g., "adipose" tissue is fat - storing tissue). "Tissue" is a general term, "gland" and "growth" don't relate to "adip".

Answer:

D. Stem cells

Second Question (Meaning of Word Root "adip")