What is the name of the process by which hematopoietic stem cells undergo a series of cell divisions to generate a large number of mature blood cells?

A Apoptosis
B Clonal expansion ✓
C Cellular differentiation
D Progenitor cell formation

Explanation

Clonal expansion is the process by which hematopoietic stem cells undergo a series of cell divisions to generate a large number of mature blood cells.

Mnemonic

Clone = Copy → making many copies

Source

Robbins and Cotran's Pathologic Basis of Disease
Hematology Hematology: Hematopoiesis Hematology: Hematopoiesis Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high