Determine if the statement is true or false, and why.
"The key to cell differentiation is that only some of the genes in a cell are expressed at any one time."
A. False, it should read "The key to Protein Synthesis is that only some of the genes in a cell are expressed at any one time."
B. False, it should read "The key to cell differentiation is that all of the genes in a cell are expressed at the same time."
C. True
D. False, it should read "The key to cell differentiation is that only one of the genes in a cell is ever expressed at any one time."
Answer (2)
The statement is true because cell differentiation involves the selective expression of only some genes at a time, allowing cells to become specialized. This selective gene activation is crucial for the development of different cell types in multicellular organisms. Therefore, the correct choice is C.
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The statement about cell differentiation is true because only specific genes are expressed in a cell at any time. This selective gene expression allows cells to differentiate and specialize for their functions. Therefore, the correct understanding is that gene expression varies according to the cell's role. ;
