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Most multicellular organisms have specialized cells that perform specific functions. This specialization is usually due to(1 point)
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the fact that different cells in an organism have different genes.
the fact that different cells in an organism have different genes.

the influence of the external environment.
the influence of the external environment.

variations in populations.
variations in populations.

the fact that different genes are expressed in different cells.

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the fact that different genes are expressed in different cells.

Explanation: Most cells in a multicellular organism contain the same DNA, but they become specialized because different sets of genes are turned on or off (differential gene expression), leading to different structures and functions.