Different cell lineages express different subsets of genes,resulting in _____.
A) epigenetics
B) selective genetics
C) differentiation
D) morphogenic
E) assimilation

Question

Different cell lineages express different subsets of genes,resulting in _____.  
A) epigenetics
B) selective genetics
C) differentiation
D) morphogenic
E) assimilation

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The process in which cells become specialized and express different subsets of genes is called differentiation. Epigenetics refers to changes in gene expression that are not due to alterations in the DNA sequence itself. Selective genetics, morphogenic, and assimilation are not relevant to this process.

Different Cell Lineages Express Different Subsets of Genes,resulting in _____