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The ability of a single cell to produce all cell types and to organize them into an entire organism is known as

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totipotency
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pluripotency
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hybridisation
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mutation
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Solution

The correct option is A totipotency
Cellular totipotency is the ability of a single cell to produce all cell types and to organize them into an entire organism when cultured in a suitable culture medium at the appropriate temperature and aeration conditions.

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