Muscle cells differ from nerve cells mainly because they
A) use different genetic codes.
B) express different genes.
C) have unique ribosomes.
D) contain different genes.
E) have different chromosomes.

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Muscle cells and nerve cells have different functions and therefore express different genes to carry out these functions. While they may have some differences in their genetic code, ribosomes, and chromosomes, these differences are not the main reason for their functional differences.

Muscle Cells Differ from Nerve Cells Mainly Because They