Cells of the neural plate are
A) ectodermal.
B) totipotent.
C) multipotent.
D) both A and B
E) both A and C

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The neural plate is derived from the ectoderm layer of the developing embryo and gives rise to the nervous system. Therefore, the cells of the neural plate are ectodermal. As the neural plate folds to form the neural tube, the cells become multipotent, meaning they can differentiate into various types of neural cells. So, the best choice is E, which states that the cells of the neural plate are both ectodermal (A) and multipotent (C). The option B, totipotent, is incorrect because totipotent cells can give rise to any cell type, including extraembryonic tissues, whereas the cells of the neural plate are limited to the nervous system.

Cells of the Neural Plate Are