Cell differentiation can be defined as ___________________.
A) protein synthesis
B) different cell lineages expressing different subsets of their genes during development
C) all cell lineages expressing the same genes during development
D) different cell lineages expressing all subsets of their genes during development
E) different genomes present in different cell lineages

Question

Cell differentiation can be defined as ___________________.  
A) protein synthesis
B) different cell lineages expressing different subsets of their genes during development
C) all cell lineages expressing the same genes during development
D) different cell lineages expressing all subsets of their genes during development
E) different genomes present in different cell lineages

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cell differentiation refers to the process by which cells become specialized, taking on specific functions and features. This involves the differential expression of genes, meaning that different subsets of genes are turned on or off in different cell lineages. Choice B describes this process accurately, whereas the other choices do not fully capture the definition of cell differentiation.

Cell Differentiation Can Be Defined as ___________________