Mitosis in Complex Organisms Quick Check 4 of 54 of 5 Items Question How do cells become specialized? (1 point) Responses Genetically identical cells undergo differentiation to alter gene expression. Genetically identical cells undergo differentiation to alter gene expression. Mitosis creates specialized cells for different purposes. Mitosis creates specialized cells for different purposes. Mitosis creates genetically unique cells that can do different tasks. Mitosis creates genetically unique cells that can do different tasks. Genetically identical cells undergo differentiation to make them genetically unique. Genetically identical cells undergo differentiation to make them genetically unique. Skip to navigation page 12 of 12

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The correct response is: Genetically identical cells undergo differentiation to alter gene expression.

In complex organisms, cells that are genetically identical can become specialized through a process called differentiation, which involves changes in gene expression that allow them to perform specific functions.