During Development, the Process by Which Unspecialized Cells Acquire Specific

question 45

Multiple Choice

During development, the process by which unspecialized cells acquire specific identities is called

• A)gametogenesis.
• B)differentiation.
• C)fertilization.
• D)apoptosis.

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