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Which cells have the potential to differentiate into any cell type of the three germ layers?

  1. Multipotent stem cells
  2. Pluripotent stem cells
  3. Totipotent stem cells
  4. Unipotent stem cells

Answer: Pluripotent stem cells

Pluripotent cells (embryonic stem cells, iPSCs) can form all embryonic lineages (ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm) but not extra-embryonic tissues. Totipotent (zygote) can form entire organism. [[NCERT Biology Class 12]]

Topic Biology - Regenerative Medicine
Exam Relevance UPSC CSE, SSC Scientific Assistant, CSIR NET
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