"Totipotent Stem Cells" Are Those That

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Multiple Choice

"Totipotent stem cells" are those that:

• A) can become different sorts of neural cells only.
• B) can become tissue cells of any type but cannot give rise to an entire organism.
• C) can become an entire organism, or any type of tissue cell.
• D) serve a dedicated purpose and cannot develop into other forms.

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Definitions:

Morula

An early stage in embryonic development that follows fertilization, featuring a solid ball of cells resulting from the division of a zygote.

Gametogenesis

The process by which gametes, or sex cells, are formed, involving meiosis and maturation in reproductive organs.

Uterine Tube

A part of the female reproductive system, connecting the ovaries to the uterus, where fertilization typically occurs.

Neuron Networks

Complex systems of neurons interconnected to form pathways that process and transmit information throughout the nervous system.