Gene Expression Quick Check 1 of 51 of 5 Items Question When a stem cell differentiates and changes in size and shape, specific genes are being(1 point) Responses expressed. expressed. transcribed. transcribed. copied. copied. spliced. spliced. Skip to navigation

The most appropriate response to the question when a stem cell differentiates and changes in size and shape is **"expressed."** When specific genes are expressed, it means that the genetic information is being utilized to produce proteins that lead to changes in the cell's function, structure, and behavior.