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The phenomenon of dedifferentiation is
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  • A regaining the capacity to divide mitotically by differentiated cells 
  • B the event of losing the ability to divide by dedifferentiated cells
  • C regaining the capacity to divide meiotically by differentiated cells 
  • D regaining the capacity to divide meiotically by redifferentiated cells 
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The correct answer is: regaining the capacity to divide mitotically by differentiated cells 
The living differentiated cells that have lost the capability to divide can regain the capacity of the division under certain conditions; this phenomenon is called dedifferentiation. It occurs during secondary growth when permanent cell-like parenchyma regains the power of division to form vascular cambium and cork cambium. The redifferentiation is the event of losing the ability to divide by dedifferentiated cells.

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