Suppose that you are working in a research lab investigating the nature of multicellularity.Which evidence could you gather from two different types of cells obtained from an adult multicellular animal to show that they are specialized?
A) Presence of cell machinery needed to synthesize proteins
B) Ability to take in nutrients
C) Differences in genes being expressed
D) Changes to the total amount of DNA present
E) Responses of cells to waste buildup

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Differences in genes being expressed would indicate that the two types of cells have specialized functions. Different genes being expressed would correspond to different proteins being produced, allowing each cell type to perform its specific role.

Therefore, options A, B, D, and E are incorrect as they do not directly relate to the specialization of cells. While cells with different functions may exhibit differences in nutrient uptake, protein synthesis, DNA content, and waste buildup, these traits are not unique to specialized cells.

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