The Process by Which a Single Cell Differentiates into a Specialized

question 30

Multiple Choice

The process by which a single cell differentiates into a specialized multicellular organism is:

• A)development
• B)heredity
• C)multicellularity
• D)coordination

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Definitions:

Critical Period

A specific time in an organism's development during which the organism is particularly sensitive to certain stimuli, making it easier for certain abilities or characteristics to develop.

Strange Situation

An experimental procedure devised by Ainsworth et al. to observe attachment relationships between a caregiver and child.

Secure Attachment

A type of emotional bond where individuals feel confident and supported, typically seen in healthy parent-child relationships.

Imprinting

A rapid learning process occurring early in the life of a social animal, in which a specific behavior pattern is established as a result of recognition and attraction to another object, often a parent.