If all of the body cells in an organism have the same DNA, how do cells specialize to perform different functions?
A. Depending on the location of the cell, certain genes are silenced.
B. Depending on the location of the cell, certain genes are destroyed.
C. Depending on the location of the cell, only certain proteins are used although all of the proteins encoded in the DNA are made.
D. Depending on the location of the cell, only certain mRNA molecules are translated.

Question

If all of the body cells in an organism have the same DNA, how do cells specialize to perform different functions?
A.	Depending on the location of the cell, certain genes are silenced.	
B.	Depending on the location of the cell, certain genes are destroyed.	
C.	Depending on the location of the cell, only certain proteins are used although all of the proteins encoded in the DNA are made.	
D.	Depending on the location of the cell, only certain mRNA molecules are translated.

anonymous · Answer

either c or d

migitmack · Answer

hmm, its probably C because why they talk about mRNA if its still in DNA

anonymous · Answer

I think it's A

anonymous · Answer

but the're not so much "silenced" as just not used.

migitmack · Answer

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