Concept:
A Universal Turing Machine simulates any other Turing Machine.
Theoretical results show that at least two internal states are required for universal computation.
Step 1: Recall UTM property.
A Universal TM must perform reading, writing, movement and simulation.
Step 2: Minimum state requirement.
One state is insufficient for universal computation.
The minimum accepted answer is
\[
2
\]
states.
Step 3: Write the answer.
Hence,
\[
\boxed{2}
\]
is correct.
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