What Does the Term "Genetic Equivalence" Refer To

question 39

Multiple Choice

What does the term "genetic equivalence" refer to?

• A) Plant cells can differentiate into animal cells and vice versa.
• B) Differentiated cells of a plant contain the same genes as other cells in the same plant.
• C) During development, sending and receiving of signals via cell- cell interactions makes the cells involved more equal.
• D) Differentiated animal cells can share gene products with each other, resulting in a balance of products among the cells.

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Definitions:

Cross-Sectional Research

Cross-sectional research is a type of study that examines data from a population, or a representative subset, at one specific point in time.

Longitudinal

A research approach that involves studying the same participants over a period of time.

Mixed Design

A research methodology that combines elements of both between-subjects and within-subjects designs.

Cross-Sectional Studies

Studies that analyze data from a population, or a representative subset, at a specific point in time.