A cell of a particular type, that has the ability to differentiate into other cells of the same tissue type, is a(n)________ cell.
A)totipotent
B)pluripotent
C)tumour
D)metastatic
E)zygote

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A pluripotent cell has the ability to differentiate into other cells of the same tissue type. Totipotent cells can differentiate into any cell type, including extraembryonic tissues, while tumor cells are abnormal cells that divide uncontrollably. Metastatic cells are cells that have migrated from a primary tumor to other parts of the body. A zygote is a fertilized egg that has the potential to differentiate into any cell type but is not a cell type itself.

A Cell of a Particular Type, That Has the Ability