The fertilized egg is totipotent, which means:
A)it only contains genetic material from the female.
B)it forms the membranes that surround and support the developing embryo.
C)it can give rise to a complete organism.
D)the Y chromosome does not create interference to the expression of X-linked genes.
E)it can be removed and donated to a surrogate womb.

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Totipotency refers to the ability of a cell to divide and differentiate into any cell type, as well as give rise to a complete organism. This characteristic is present in the fertilized egg, which is the beginning of embryonic development. Therefore, option C is the correct choice.

The Fertilized Egg Is Totipotent, Which Means