Question
All of the cells in this potato plant have the same DNA. Which of these would best describe why the cells differentiate into different parts of the plant, such as the roots, stems, and leaves?
Responses
A DNA gets deleted from specific cells.DNA gets deleted from specific cells.
B Certain cells add DNA to make them different.Certain cells add DNA to make them different.
C Different genes are expressed in different cells.Different genes are expressed in different cells.
D The DNA nucleotides are switched and moved as the cells develop.
Responses
A DNA gets deleted from specific cells.DNA gets deleted from specific cells.
B Certain cells add DNA to make them different.Certain cells add DNA to make them different.
C Different genes are expressed in different cells.Different genes are expressed in different cells.
D The DNA nucleotides are switched and moved as the cells develop.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best response to explain why cells in a potato plant differentiate into different parts, such as roots, stems, and leaves, is:
**C** Different genes are expressed in different cells.
This means that while all cells contain the same DNA, specific genes are turned on or off in different parts of the plant, leading to the development of specialized cell types and tissues.
**C** Different genes are expressed in different cells.
This means that while all cells contain the same DNA, specific genes are turned on or off in different parts of the plant, leading to the development of specialized cell types and tissues.