Which type of stem cell has the potential to differentiate into all cell types of the body, including extraembryonic tissues like the placenta?
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Correct answer: Totipotent stem cells
Totipotent stem cells, such as the zygote and early blastomeres, have the highest level of potency. They can generate an entire organism along with the necessary supporting extraembryonic membranes.
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