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Given below are types of cells present in some animals. Which of the following cells can differentiate to perform different functions ?

A

choanocytes

B

interstitial cells

C

gastrodermal cells

D

nematocytes

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The correct Answer is:
B
Interstitial cells are the totipotent cells in the body of cnidarians that are capable giving rise to any kind of specialised cells to perform differrent functions.
Choanocytes or collar cells are associated with filtering nutrients in sponges.
Gastrodermal cells or the cnidocyst are used in attachment and defence in cnidarians.
Nematocyst are capsules that are the specialised cells in cnidarians, acting as a paralysing sting and used for defence.
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