What Does It Mean for an Embryonic Cell to Be

question 5

Multiple Choice

What does it mean for an embryonic cell to be totipotent?

• A) It has the ability to differentiate into any type of somatic cell.
• B) It is able to repair its own damaged DNA.
• C) It has the capacity to determine which parental chromosome copy it will imprint.
• D) It is able to minimize the impact of poor in utero nutrition.

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Definitions:

Common Stock

A form of corporate equity ownership, a type of security that represents ownership in a corporation and entitles the shareholder to vote on corporate matters.

Stockholders' Equity

Signifies the stake of shareholders in a corporation, determined by subtracting total liabilities from total assets.

Preference Rights

A set of privileges or priorities given to shareholders, such as the right to purchase new shares before the general public.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on its assets and earnings than common stock, usually with fixed dividends.