Asked by mike

A fertilized egg develops into a human with many specialized cell types. Which statement best explains why cell differentiation is essential for this process?
Responses

It ensures that only nerve cells divide while other cells stay inactive.
It ensures that only nerve cells divide while other cells stay inactive.

It enables cells to develop unique structures and functions needed for different tissues and organs.
It enables cells to develop unique structures and functions needed for different tissues and organs.

It prevents cells from communicating with each other, reducing energy use.
It prevents cells from communicating with each other, reducing energy use.

It allows all cells to remain identical so they can perform the same function.
It allows all cells to remain identical so they can perform the same function.

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
It enables cells to develop unique structures and functions needed for different tissues and organs.

Explanation: Differentiation produces specialized cell types (muscle, nerve, blood, etc.) with distinct structures and roles needed to build functioning tissues and organs. The other choices are incorrect.