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The cell which gives rise to all other types of cells present in the multicellular organism are called ______.

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Epithelial cells

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Cuboid cells

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Stem cells

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C
Stem cells

Stem cells are the special types of cells present in the body of a multicellular organism. They give rise to all other types of cells present in multicellular organisms. They play important role in healing.

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