Question

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

Answer 1

Interstitial cells can differentiate to perform different functions. They are the totipotent cells of cnidaria. They are capable of forming any type of specialized cells.

Choanocytes are the cells found in porifera and are present in the spongocoel and the canals. They are associated with the filtration.

Gastrodermis cells and nematocytes are found in hydra.