Pluripotent state can be defined as a __________ cell.

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A pluripotent state cell is a cell that has the ability to differentiate into any of the three germ cell layers (ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm) that form all the tissues and organs in the body. Predifferentiation refers to cells that have not started to differentiate yet, and are therefore still in a pluripotent state. Therefore, the best choice is B, predifferentiated. A differentiated cell has already undergone specialization, and is therefore no longer pluripotent. G1 and S are phases of the cell cycle and do not pertain to pluripotency.

Pluripotent State Can Be Defined as a __________ Cell