Question
which factor determines how a cell will differenitate?
a the size of a cell
b the physical location of the cell in the body
c the amount of sunlight the organism is exposed to
d the genetic information encoded in the DNA
a the size of a cell
b the physical location of the cell in the body
c the amount of sunlight the organism is exposed to
d the genetic information encoded in the DNA
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **b the physical location of the cell in the body**.
While all options can have some influence on cellular characteristics, the differentiation of cells primarily depends on their position within the organism, which influences which genes are activated or silenced, thereby determining their specific functions.
While all options can have some influence on cellular characteristics, the differentiation of cells primarily depends on their position within the organism, which influences which genes are activated or silenced, thereby determining their specific functions.