Which is true about pluripotent and multipotent cells?(1 point) Responses Both multipotent and pluripotent cells can differentiate into any cell type within the body, but only pluripotent cells can become extraembryonic. Both multipotent and pluripotent cells can differentiate into any cell type within the body, but only pluripotent cells can become extraembryonic. Multipotent cells make up most adult somatic cells, but they are not stem cells like pluripotent cells. Multipotent cells make up most adult somatic cells, but they are not stem cells like pluripotent cells. A multipotent cell can differentiate into any cell type within the body, but a pluripotent cell cannot. A multipotent cell can differentiate into any cell type within the body, but a pluripotent cell cannot. A multipotent cell can become many different types of specialized cell within a tissue or organ, but it is more limited than a pluripotent cell.

Answer 1

The correct statement is: "A multipotent cell can become many different types of specialized cell within a tissue or organ, but it is more limited than a pluripotent cell."

To clarify:

• Pluripotent cells can differentiate into nearly any cell type in the body, including all three germ layers (ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm) and can also contribute to extraembryonic tissues.
• Multipotent cells, on the other hand, are more limited in their differentiation potential and can typically only become a range of cell types within a specific tissue or organ. They are often found in adult tissues and are responsible for tissue maintenance and repair.

Thus, multipotent cells are indeed stem cells, but with a limited range compared to pluripotent cells.