Columnar Cells with Small Projections Called Microvilli Which Line the Intestine

question 13

Multiple Choice

Columnar cells with small projections called microvilli which line the intestine are a type of

• A) muscle tissue.
• B) epithelial tissue.
• C) connective tissue.
• D) squamous tissue.
• E) nervous tissue.

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Definitions:

Differential Gene

A gene that is expressed in different amounts or by different mechanisms in response to environmental or developmental stimuli.

Genetic Variation

The diversity in gene frequencies within a population, which can result from mutation, sexual reproduction, and other processes.

Somatic Cells

Any cell of a living organism other than the reproductive cells; they make up the body's organs, skin, bones, and blood.

Cell Specialization

The process by which generic cells develop into specific types of cells to perform unique functions in the body.