Question

complex organisms quick check
which type of stem cell is able to differentiate into any cell type, including extraembryonic placental cells? (1 point)
embryonic cells
pluripotent cells
totipotent cells
multipotent cells

Explanation:

• Embryonic cells: While embryonic stem cells are pluripotent (can differentiate into many cell types), they cannot form extra - embryonic placental cells.
• Pluripotent cells: These can differentiate into many cell types of the three germ layers but not extra - embryonic placental cells.
• Totipotent cells: These are the most undifferentiated stem cells. They can differentiate into any cell type, including extra - embryonic placental cells.
• Multipotent cells: These can differentiate into a limited number of related cell types.

Answer:

totipotent cells