Each answer option below lists terms that classify cell types according to their developmental potential. Which of the options l
ists the terms from those capable of differentiating into the greatest number of different specialized cells to those capable of differentiating into the least number of different specialized cells?(A) totipotent, pluripotent, multipotent(B) totipotent, multipotent, pluripotent(C) pluripotent, totipotent, multipotent(D) multipotent, totipotent, pluripotent(E) multipotent, pluripotent, totipotent
The correct answer is: (A) totipotent, pluripotent, multipotent.
Explanation:
Totipotent cells can differentiate into any type of cell, from the ones that make up the embryo to the ones that form extra-embryonic cells. Pluripotent cells can transform into any type of body cell (but not cells for the placenta). Multipotent cells can develop into a few types of cell from the same lineage.
