What is Totipotency?

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WBSSC SLST (Class 9-10) Life Science Official Paper Held On 04 Dec, 2016

The ability of a cell to divide and produce all the differentiated cells in an adult
Potential difference in the cell
Total difference in charges in the neuron
Ability of synapse in transmitting nerve impulse.

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The correct answer is The ability of a cell to divide and produce all the differentiated cells in an adult

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Totipotency is the unique biological property of certain cells that allows them to differentiate into all cell types, including embryonic and extra embryonic tissues.
This property is typically exhibited by the zygote (fertilized egg) and the first few embryonic cells derived from it during early development.
Totipotent cells have the ability to form a complete organism, which includes both somatic cells (body cells) and germ cells (reproductive cells).
These cells have the potential to generate all cell types, including the placenta and other supporting tissues necessary for fetal development.
Totipotency is lost as cells continue to divide and specialize, transitioning into pluripotent or multipotent cells as development progresses.