This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: General anatomy, Subject name: Anatomy
When a cell transforms itself into different lineage the ability is known as 
Select and explain. 
A. De differentiation, B. Re differentiation, C. Tran s differentiation, D. Sub differentiation
C: Tran s differentiation
Answer: C: Tran s differentiation 
Explanation: Ref Robbins 9/e p26-27 The main difference between dedifferentiation and redifferentiation is that dedifferentiation is the process of regaining the capacity to divide mitotically by differentiated cells in plants whereasredifferentiation is the event of losing the ability to divide by dedifferentiated cells.