Which of the following is the function of a totipotent cell?
A.
Fights infectious diseases.
B.
Aids in the maturation of sex cells.
C.
Carries electrical impulses.
D.
Develops into any kind of cell.
The correct answer is:
D. Develops into any kind of cell.
Totipotent cells have the ability to develop into any type of cell in an organism, including both the specialized cells and the extra-embryonic tissues such as the placenta. They are the most versatile type of stem cell.