The Fact That Plants Can Be Cloned from Somatic Cells

question 21

Multiple Choice

The fact that plants can be cloned from somatic cells demonstrates that ________.

• A) differentiated cells retain all the genes of the zygote
• B) genes are lost during differentiation
• C) the differentiated state is normally very unstable
• D) differentiation does not occur in plants

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Definitions:

Serratus Anterior

A muscle located on the side of the chest that assists in the upward movement of the arm and in breathing.

Lateral Flexion

The bending of the neck or body toward the right or left side.

Posterior Neck Muscles

The group of muscles located at the back of the neck, including the trapezius and the splenius muscles, responsible for movements of the head and shoulders.

Abduction

Movement away from the midline.