Each answer option below lists terms that classify cell types according to their developmental potential. Which of the options lists the terms from those capable of differentiating into the greatest number of different specialized cells to those capable of differentiating into the least number of different specialized cells?

a. multipotent, pluripotent, totipotent
b. pluripotent, totipotent, multipotent
c. totipotent, multipotent, pluripotent
d. totipotent, pluripotent, multipotent
e. multipotent, totipotent, pluripotent


Answer: d. totipotent, pluripotent, multipotent

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