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 a differentiated cell transforms into another differentiated cell type without passing through a pluripotent state. Dedifferentiation is the reverse process where cells become less specialized. Redifferentiation refers to cells regaining their specialized function after dedifferentiation.

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