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