Question

Totipotent cell refers to

• A. An undifferentiated cells capable of developing into complete embryo
• B. An undifferentiated cell capable of developing into an organ
• C. An undifferentiated cell capable of developing into a system or entire plant
• D. Cells which lack the capability or differentiating into an organ or system

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

In totipotency, an undifferentiated cell of root, stem, ovary, an embryo is put in a nutrient culture medium then it develops in a whole plant. This process is called totipotency and such cell is regarded as a totipotent cell.