Which of the following cellular processes is critical for the maintenance of hematopoietic stem cell quiescence?

A Cell cycle progression
B Apoptosis
C Autophagy
D Epigenetic regulation
Epigenetic regulation is critical for maintaining hematopoietic stem cell quiescence, as it allows for the silencing of genes involved in differentiation and the maintenance of a dormant state.
Nature journal
Hematology Hematology: Hematopoiesis Hematology: Hematopoiesis Hard MEDICAL Confidence: high