Question
Why do heart cells have different characteristics than skin cells?
A. Heart cells reproduce by mitosis
B. Heart cells reproduce by cell differentiation
C. Heart cells have different dna than skin cells
D. Heart cells express different genes than skin cells
A. Heart cells reproduce by mitosis
B. Heart cells reproduce by cell differentiation
C. Heart cells have different dna than skin cells
D. Heart cells express different genes than skin cells
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **D. Heart cells express different genes than skin cells.**
While all cells in an organism contain the same DNA, different types of cells (like heart cells and skin cells) express different sets of genes. This differential gene expression leads to the unique characteristics and functions of each cell type. Heart cells are specialized for contraction and the conduction of electrical signals, while skin cells are structured for protection and barrier functions.
While all cells in an organism contain the same DNA, different types of cells (like heart cells and skin cells) express different sets of genes. This differential gene expression leads to the unique characteristics and functions of each cell type. Heart cells are specialized for contraction and the conduction of electrical signals, while skin cells are structured for protection and barrier functions.