Stem cells are undifferentiated cells in the body that can become different types of cells. Identify the type of stem cell that has the ability to differentiate into any cell type.(1 point)

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multipotent stem cell
multipotent stem cell - incorrect

totipotent stem cell
totipotent stem cell - no response given

adult stem cell
adult stem cell - no response given

pluripotent stem cell

Answer 1

The correct type of stem cell that has the ability to differentiate into any cell type is the totipotent stem cell. Totipotent stem cells can give rise to all cell types, including both embryonic and extraembryonic tissues. In contrast, pluripotent stem cells can differentiate into almost any cell type but not into extraembryonic tissues, while multipotent stem cells are limited to differentiating into a narrower range of cell types.