A cell that has the capacity to differentiate into a limited number of related cell types is a _____ stem cell.
A)multipotent
B)pluripotent
C)totipotent
D)unipotent
E)omnipotent

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Multipotent stem cells have the capacity to differentiate into a limited number of related cell types, while pluripotent stem cells can differentiate into almost any cell type in the body (including those from all three germ layers), totipotent stem cells can differentiate into any cell type in the body as well as the extraembryonic membrane, and unipotent stem cells can differentiate into only one type of cell. Omnipotent stem cells do not exist as it is not a recognized scientific term.

A Cell That Has the Capacity to Differentiate into a Limited