DP Biology (first assessment 2025)

Question SPM.1A.HL.TZ0.16

Date	May Specimen-2023	Marks available	[Maximum mark: 1]	Reference code	SPM.1A.HL.TZ0.16
Level	HL	Paper	1A	Time zone	TZ0
Command term		Question number	16	Adapted from	N/A

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SPM.1A.HL.TZ0.16

In multicellular animals, embryonic stem cells have the ability to differentiate into a range of cells with different functions. What is the term used to describe cells with this property?

A. Pluripotent

B. Multipotent

C. Totipotent

D. Specialized

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B. Form and function

B. Form and function » B2.3. Cell specialization » B2.3.4. Differences between totipotent, pluripotent and multipotent stem cells

B. Form and function » B2.3. Cell specialization

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