Specialized cells differ from one another because they
A) only express certain genes.
B) express all genes.
C) turn off gene expression once specialized.
D) may re-enter the cell cycle at any time.
E) do not express any genes.

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Specialized cells express only a subset of genes, which allows them to perform specific functions. This selective gene expression is what differentiates one type of specialized cell from another.

Specialized Cells Differ from One Another Because They