Final answer:
The cell that can give rise to various types of blood cells is called a multipotent stem cell, specifically the hematopoietic stem cell or hemocytoblast, which is involved in the process of hematopoiesis. The correct option is C.
Step-by-step explanation:
The cell from which the various types of blood cells can form is called a multipotent stem cell. These cells have the potential to differentiate into different types of cells within a given cell lineage or a small number of lineages, such as red blood cells or white blood cells.
The hematopoietic stem cell, also known as a hemocytoblast, is a specific type of multipotent stem cell that gives rise to all formed elements of blood. The process of generating blood cells is called hematopoiesis.