An embryonic cell that has the potential to develop into a wide range of tissues is called a/an ________ cell.

A) differentiated
B) multipotent
C) pluripotent
D) omnipotent
E) totipotent

Pluripotent

The ability of a stem cell to differentiate into any type of cell in the body but not capable of forming an entire organism.

Totipotent

Cells that have the potential to differentiate into any type of cell in an organism, including the placental cells.

Differentiated

A state in which cells have developed specialized functions and characteristics, differing from their originating stem cells.