When a somite matures,the fact that it will become a specific cell type is referred to as which of the following?
A)cell specification
B)cell determination
C)cell differentiation
D)cell gastrulation

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Cell determination refers to the process by which a cell becomes committed to a specific cellular fate, such as becoming a specific cell type. Cell specification refers to the process in which a cell becomes distinct from other cells in terms of its gene expression, while cell differentiation refers to the process of a less specialized cell becoming more specialized in terms of its structure and function. Cell gastrulation refers to the process by which the gastrula stage of an embryo is formed.

When a Somite Matures,the Fact That It Will Become a Specific