If a cell divides by mitosis so that one cell eventually becomes part of the brain and the other cell becomes part of a salivary gland, the cells have:

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The cells have differentiated, meaning they have become specialized and taken on specific functions based on the genetic information they retained during division. They have not lost genes, increased their genetic variability, diffused or taken up genes from surrounding cells.

If a Cell Divides by Mitosis So That One Cell