A Single Cell, the Zygote, Can Develop into an Entirely

question 20

Multiple Choice

A single cell, the zygote, can develop into an entirely new organism with many different specialized cells. Which of the following statements about this process is false?

• A) Additional genetic information for the formation of specialized cells is passed on to the developing embryo via the mother.
• B) The descendant cells specialize by a process known as differentiation.
• C) The zygote contains all of the genetic information required for the development of many different cell types.
• D) Differentiation of the zygote into a multicellular organism results from selective gene expression.

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