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Totipotent cell refers to
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Options:
  • 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
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The correct answer is: An undifferentiated cell capable of developing into a system or entire plant
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.

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