A cell in the kidney is specialized to aid in water reabsorption, while a cell in connective tissue helps to provide structure and support in the body.
How can cells, such as kidney cells and connective tissue cells, become specialized to carry out certain functions?
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A)
Cells become specialized by changing their genetic sequences according to the needs of the organism.
(Choice B)
Cells become specialized by having a different genetic makeup.
(Choice C)
Cells become specialized by expressing some genes, but not others.
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The correct option is C) Cells become specialized by expressing some genes, but not others.
Explanation:
- All the cells in an organisms body have the same genetic make up DNA.
- The reason that cells perform different functions is because a certain cell type might activate or silence a particular gene which not be the case of the other cell.
- Hence, some cells are expressed in some cells while remain silent in the others. In this way, cells become specialized to perform their functions.
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Explanation:
Cells become specialized by expressing some genes, but not others.
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