What Makes the Cells of a Developing Embryo Differentiate into Various

question 86

Multiple Choice

What makes the cells of a developing embryo differentiate into various types of cells?

• A) They have different genes.
• B) Different genes are activated.
• C) The DNA of their mitochondria is different.
• D) Special genes in the cytoplasm cause this differentiation.
• E) Once certain genes of a cell have caused it to differentiate, the other genes are lost.

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Definitions:

Vastus Medialis

A muscle located on the thigh's inner part, part of the quadriceps group, crucial for extending the knee and stabilizing the patella.

Rectus Femoris

A muscle in the quadriceps that extends the leg at the knee and is involved in hip flexion.

Adductor Muscles

Muscles located in the thigh that are responsible for pulling the legs together.

Sans Serif

A category of typefaces that do not have the small projecting features called "serifs" at the end of strokes.