Consider the three different types of stem cells. Each one’s ability to differentiate into new cells is slightly different. One type can differentiate into any cell, while another can only become specific cells. Select the answer that places the three types in the correct order, from widest range of differentiation to least able to differentiate (specific).(1 point)

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Responses

pluripotent, totipotent, multipotent
pluripotent, totipotent, multipotent

totipotent, pluripotent, multipotent
totipotent, pluripotent, multipotent

pluripotent, multipotent, totipotent
pluripotent, multipotent, totipotent

totipotent, multipotent, pluripotent

Answer 1

The correct order of the three types of stem cells, from the widest range of differentiation to the least able to differentiate (most specific), is:

totipotent, pluripotent, multipotent

So the correct response is:

totipotent, pluripotent, multipotent