Multiple choice

What type of cell has the potential to develop into any type of cell in the body?

  1. multipotent

  2. differentiated

  3. totipotent

  4. pluripotent
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Totipotent stem cells have the highest differentiation potential and can differentiate into any embryonic or extraembryonic cell type, allowing them to construct a complete, viable organism. Pluripotent cells can form any cell type in the body but cannot form extraembryonic tissues like the placenta.

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