What Accounts for the Fact That Cells in Different Tissues

question 12

Multiple Choice

What accounts for the fact that cells in different tissues and organisms have different functions and respond differently to their environments?

• A)The cells use the same genes to make different proteins.
• B)The cells have different genes.
• C)The cells are expressing (using)different genes.
• D)The cells use different genetic codes.
• E)The cells DNA is different.

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Definitions:

Photosynthesis

The method where green plants and certain other organisms utilize sunlight to create food from carbon dioxide and water.

Embryonic Differentiation

Embryonic differentiation is the process during embryonic development in which unspecialized stem cells give rise to specialized cells, forming various tissues and organs.

Apical Meristems

Regions at the tips of roots and shoots in plants where cells actively divide, allowing for elongation and growth.

Dermal Tissues

Plant tissues that make up the outer layer of a plant, providing protection and aiding in gas exchange.