Question
How do cells become specialized?
A: mitosis creates specialized cells for different purposes
B: genetically identical cells undergo differentiation to alter gene expression
C: mitosis creates genetically unique cells that can do different tasks
D: Genetically identical cells undergo differentiation to make them genetically unique
A: mitosis creates specialized cells for different purposes
B: genetically identical cells undergo differentiation to alter gene expression
C: mitosis creates genetically unique cells that can do different tasks
D: Genetically identical cells undergo differentiation to make them genetically unique
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **B: genetically identical cells undergo differentiation to alter gene expression**.
Specialization of cells, also known as differentiation, involves changes in the gene expression patterns of genetically identical cells, allowing them to develop into various types of cells with distinct functions, such as muscle cells, nerve cells, or blood cells.
Specialization of cells, also known as differentiation, involves changes in the gene expression patterns of genetically identical cells, allowing them to develop into various types of cells with distinct functions, such as muscle cells, nerve cells, or blood cells.