A Totipotent Cell Is a Cell

question 9

Multiple Choice

A totipotent cell is a cell

• A) whose developmental fate has been decided.
• B) that has differentiated into a specialized tissue.
• C) that is fated to form a particular structure.
• D) whose developmental potential is extremely broad.
• E) whose developmental potential is narrower than that of a pluripotent cell.

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