Amniotic fluid is a source of

Oligopotent stem cells.

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Multipotent stem cells.

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Mesenchymal stem cells.

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Unipotent stem cells.

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Solution

The correct option is D Multipotent stem cells.
The amniotic fluid is present in the amniotic cavity in which the embryo develops. The amniotic fluid contains the amniocytes which are the multipotent stem cells. The multipotent stem cells can produce more than one type of cell. The amniocytes are the source of stem cells which can be used for the treatment of genetic defects.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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