Which of the Following Best Explains Why a Neuron and a Pancreatic

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why a neuron and a pancreatic cell isolated from the same individual contain different sets of proteins?

• A) The set of genes in each cell type are different, therefore, they express different proteins.
• B) Each cell type needs different proteins and, therefore, they break down proteins they don't need.
• C) Each cell type contains different regulatory proteins and, therefore, they express different proteins.
• D) The genes in each cell type have different promoters and, therefore, they respond to different regulatory proteins.

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