Cells differentiate by
A) expressing different subsets of genes.
B) expressing the entire genome, then silencing some genes.
C) dividing.
D) activating all of the DNA that encodes protein.
E) becoming stem cells.

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Cells differentiate by expressing different subsets of genes, which allows them to take on specific functions and morphologies. This process is regulated by various factors, including developmental signals, transcription factors, and epigenetic modifications, and results in the formation of various cell types with distinct roles in the body. The other options are not accurate descriptions of the process of cell differentiation.

Cells Differentiate by