The diverse characteristics of different cells in the body develop because:
A) each cell type contains a distinct set of genes that is specific to that type of cell.
B) each body cell type contains a different set of chromosomes.
C) they contain a different genotype.
D) different genes are expressed, or activated.

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The diverse characteristics of different cells in the body develop because different genes are expressed or activated. While all cells in the body contain the same set of genes, each cell type expresses only a subset of those genes, allowing them to carry out specific functions. This process of gene expression leads to the development of specialized cell types with distinct characteristics, such as neurons, muscle cells, and blood cells. The other answer choices (A, B, and C) are not correct because they do not accurately explain the process of cell differentiation and the development of distinct cell types.

The Diverse Characteristics of Different Cells in the Body Develop