Question

The term ‘totipotency’ refers to the capacity of a:

• A. cell to generate whole plant
• B. seed to germinate
• C. bud to generate whole plant
• D. cell to enlarge in size

Answer 1

The correct option is A cell to generate whole plant

Totipotency:
Totipotency is the capacity of a cell to differentiate into any cell type which makes it capable of generating or developing an entire organism. Each plant cell is a totipotent cell that is capable of producing a whole plant.


Final answer: a. cell to generate the whole plant.