Summary of the main aspects of developmental potential discussed in this paper
| Morula | Cluster of embryonicstem cells | Cluster of somatic (adult) stem cells | Cluster of othersomatic (non-stem)cells | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +, potential present; −, potential absent. | ||||
| Teratoma formation | + | + | − | − |
| Embryoid body formation | + | + | − | − |
| Tetraploid complementation | + | + | − | − |