Which of the following would provide the best evidence for genomic equivalence of all cells within an organism?
A) Observations of determination in an undifferentiated cell
B) Microarray studies showing changes in gene expression
C) Evidence that environmental signals cause differentiation in stem cells
D) Observations of polarity in an early embryo
E) Demonstration of totipotency from a somatic cell

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Demonstration of totipotency from a somatic cell would provide the best evidence for genomic equivalence of all cells within an organism, as it would show that a differentiated somatic cell can give rise to all cell types, indicating that all cells in the organism contain the same genetic material.

Which of the Following Would Provide the Best Evidence for Genomic