All Cells in an Individual Organism Contain the Exact Same

question 38

Multiple Choice

All cells in an individual organism contain the exact same DNA, but they can perform different functions.

• A) False, different cells have different functions and thus different genes.
• B) True, each cell only activates specific portions of its DNA.
• C) False, cells divide repeatedly and DNA changes occur during this time.
• D) True, all cells are inherited from a single parent.

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Definitions:

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