What is dedifferentiation

Answer 1

Dedifferentiation refers to the process in which specialized, differentiated cells lose their specialized characteristics and revert back to a more primitive or undifferentiated state. This process typically involves the cells regaining the ability to divide and differentiate into different cell types. Dedifferentiation can occur naturally in various biological contexts, such as during tissue regeneration or in certain types of cancer where differentiated cells can revert back to a stem-like state.