A cell that is able to give rise to every cell in the adult body is called a _______ cell.
A) determined
B) pluripotent
C) totipotent
D) multipotent
E) differentiated

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A totipotent cell is able to give rise to every cell in the adult body and also the extraembryonic tissues that are needed for embryonic development. This is the earliest stage of development where cells have the potential to become any type of cell. Pluripotent cells can give rise to all cells in the body, but not the extraembryonic tissues, while multipotent cells can only give rise to a limited number of cell types, and determined cells have already committed to a specific cell fate. Differentiated cells have specific functions and cannot give rise to other cell types.

A Cell That Is Able to Give Rise to Every