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Which stage occurs during incomplete metamorphosis in insects?
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20. Development
Developmental Biology
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Which of the following is the function of a totipotent cell?
A
To differentiate into only blood and skin cells
B
To differentiate into any cell type, including extraembryonic tissues
C
To maintain a constant state without differentiation
D
To differentiate into only muscle and nerve cells
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Understand the concept of totipotency: Totipotent cells have the ability to differentiate into any cell type, including all the cell types that make up the organism and extraembryonic tissues such as the placenta.
Recognize the stages of cell potency: Totipotent cells are the most versatile, followed by pluripotent cells, which can become almost any cell type but not extraembryonic tissues, and multipotent cells, which are limited to specific cell types.
Identify examples of totipotent cells: The zygote and the first few cells formed during the early stages of embryonic development are totipotent.
Differentiate between totipotent and other cell types: Unlike totipotent cells, pluripotent cells cannot form extraembryonic tissues, and multipotent cells are restricted to a specific lineage.
Apply this understanding to the problem: The function of a totipotent cell is to differentiate into any cell type, including extraembryonic tissues, which is the correct answer in the given options.
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