The inherent capacity of a cell to regenerate a new whole organism is called as

Ontogeny

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Totipotency

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Phycogeny

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Differentiation

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Solution

The correct option is B Totipotency
Totipotency means the potential to develop and produce differentiated cells in a living body. Eg: Meristematic plant cells are totipotent and have the capacity to develop into complete plants. So, the correct answer is B.

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