Multiple choice

When stem cell transforms to form other tissues, the process is called as

  1. dedifferentiation

  2. redifferentiation

  3. transdifferentiation

  4. subdifferentiation
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Explanation

Transdifferentiation is the process where one specialized cell type transforms directly into another specialized cell type, without first reverting to a pluripotent stem cell state. This is distinct from dedifferentiation (reversion to stem-like state) and redifferentiation (specialization after dedifferentiation).

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