GK Question

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Organoids are 3D miniaturized versions of organs grown from ________ cells that mimic key structural and functional properties.

  1. Prokaryotic
  2. Stem
  3. Epithelial
  4. Blood

Answer: Stem

Organoids derived from pluripotent or adult stem cells self-organize into tissue-like structures. Used for disease modeling (e.g., brain, gut, liver), drug screening, and personalized medicine. Ethical alternative to animal testing. [[DBT Reports, NCERT Biology Class 12]]

Topic Biology - Organoid Technology
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