If All Cells of a Plant Have Identical DNA, Then

question 15

Multiple Choice

If all cells of a plant have identical DNA, then why are there different cell types and tissues within a plant?

• A) Different subsets of the information are used in each type of cell.
• B) Internal environmental conditions may determine which subset of the genome is expressed.
• C) Hormones and other growth regulators may control gene expression.
• D) External environmental conditions such as light or dark may alter gene expression.
• E) All of the above may influence the expression of different subsets of genetic information from the genome, resulting in differentiation and development.

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