The developmental potential of Blastomere is due to
Question and options
The developmental potential of Blastomere is due to
- Totipotency
- Pluripotency
- Multipotency
- Division of a non-cleavage cell
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - Totipotency
Early blastomeres are totipotent: each can give rise to a whole organism, including extra-embryonic tissues. This totipotency underlies their developmental potential.
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