Question

a future offspring has just been conceived. when does it have the highest level of potency? a) totipotency b) unipotency c) pluripotency d) multipotency question 7 (5 points) image of a structure (likely cell membrane) with labels a, b, 1, 2, 3

Explanation:

Totipotent cells (like zygote/early embryo) can develop into any cell type (including extra - embryonic tissues) and have the highest developmental potential. Unipotent cells can form only one cell type, pluripotent cells can form most cell types (excluding extra - embryonic), and multipotent cells have more restricted differentiation than totipotent. At conception, the new organism starts as a totipotent cell with maximum potency.

Answer:

A) Totipotency