The development of unspecialized cells into specific cell types is primarily controlled by the genes expressed within the cells. As these cells differentiate, specific genes are turned on or off, guiding the cells to develop into their particular types, such as muscle cells, nerve cells, or blood cells. Cell growth rates can have an impact on development, but the key factor determining the specialization of cells is the specific pattern of gene expression.
S
Q
As unspecialized cells mature, what controls their development into specific cell types?
The genes expressed within the cells.
The rate at which the cells grow.
1 answer
1 answer