An Unspecialized Cell That Can Reproduce and Differentiate is A(n)________

Question

An unspecialized cell that can reproduce and differentiate is a(n)________ cell.
A)pluripotent
B)tumour
C)zygote
D)stem
E)mutant

Accepted Answer

A stem cell is an unspecialized cell that can reproduce and differentiate into various cell types, making it a versatile cell. Pluripotent is also a correct answer as it refers to cells that have the ability to differentiate into any cell type, but since stem cells can also differentiate into multiple cell types, stem cell is a better answer. Tumour, zygote, and mutant cells do not have the same reproductive and differentiation capabilities as stem cells.