Question
Most multicellular organisms have specialized cells that perform specific functions. This specialization is usually due to
the fact that different cells in an organism have different genes.
the influence of the external environment.
variations in populations.
the fact that different genes are expressed in different cells.
the fact that different cells in an organism have different genes.
the influence of the external environment.
variations in populations.
the fact that different genes are expressed in different cells.
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GPT-4o mini
The correct statement is: **the fact that different genes are expressed in different cells.**
In multicellular organisms, while all cells contain the same genetic material (DNA), different types of cells express different subsets of genes. This differential gene expression is what leads to the specialization of cells, allowing them to perform distinct functions necessary for the organism's survival and development.
In multicellular organisms, while all cells contain the same genetic material (DNA), different types of cells express different subsets of genes. This differential gene expression is what leads to the specialization of cells, allowing them to perform distinct functions necessary for the organism's survival and development.