Q. Consider the following statements regarding different types of embryonic stem cells:
1.The first few cells that appear as the zygote starts to divide are totipotent.
2.Cells from the early embryo are pluripotent.
3.Adult lymphoid or myeloid stem cells are oligopotent cells
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: All Statements are correct
Statement 1 is correct: Totipotent: These stem cells can differentiate into all possible cell types. The first few cells that appear as the zygote starts to divide are totipotent.
Statement 2 is correct: Pluripotent: These cells can turn into almost any cell. Cells from the early embryo are pluripotent.
Statement 3 is correct: Oligopotent: These can differentiate into a few different cell types. Adult lymphoid or myeloid stem cells can do this.
