Before a Differentiated Plant Cell Can Become Totipotent,it Must

Question

Before a differentiated plant cell can become totipotent,it must
A) be induced to dedifferentiate.
B) undergo morphogenesis.
C) be transplanted into a gastrula.
D) form a root.
E) be transplanted to the soil.

Accepted Answer

To become totipotent, a differentiated plant cell must be induced to dedifferentiate, meaning it must forget its specialized function and regain the ability to develop into any type of cell. This process is known as cellular reprogramming, and it is typically achieved through genetic manipulation or exposure to specific chemicals. Morphogenesis, transplantation, and root formation are not directly related to the process of dedifferentiation and cellular reprogramming.