Differentiation is the process by which cells
A) develop distinctive structural and functional characteristics
B) select the different substances they utilize
C) detect the differences between the external and internal environments
D) determine which substances need to be retained in the body and which ones need to be excreted
E) determine which foods are digestible and which ones are not

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Differentiation is the process by which cells develop distinctive structural and functional characteristics, allowing them to perform specific tasks in the body. This process is crucial for the formation of different tissues and organs during embryonic development, as well as for the maintenance and repair of tissues throughout life. Choices B, C, D, and E are not accurate descriptions of differentiation.

Differentiation Is the Process by Which Cells