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What is the primary reason for limiting gene expression in somatic cells?
What is the primary reason for limiting gene expression in somatic cells?
- To prevent unwanted cell differentiation
- To increase the complexity of multicellular organisms
- To facilitate stem cell growth
- To ensure the correct proteins are produced (correct)
What is the term used to describe an active gene that is currently being expressed in a cell?
What is the term used to describe an active gene that is currently being expressed in a cell?
- Dormant gene
- Recessive gene
- Silenced gene
- Expressed gene (correct)
Why is differential gene expression important during the development of a fetus?
Why is differential gene expression important during the development of a fetus?
- To increase the number of stem cells
- To activate specific genes for various cell types (correct)
- To ensure identical cell copies are made
- To prevent stem cell growth
What is the role of messenger RNA (mRNA) in gene expression?
What is the role of messenger RNA (mRNA) in gene expression?
What would be the consequence if skin cells started expressing liver proteins according to the text?
What would be the consequence if skin cells started expressing liver proteins according to the text?
Which of the following cells carry an identical copy of DNA?
Which of the following cells carry an identical copy of DNA?
What is the process that allows somatic cells to transform into specialized cell types?
What is the process that allows somatic cells to transform into specialized cell types?
What does the term 'differential gene expression' refer to?
What does the term 'differential gene expression' refer to?
Which of the following is true about stem cells?
Which of the following is true about stem cells?
What is the result of a stem cell undergoing cellular differentiation?
What is the result of a stem cell undergoing cellular differentiation?
What is the purpose of differential gene expression analysis?
What is the purpose of differential gene expression analysis?
In the context of differential gene expression, what is the role of a test group?
In the context of differential gene expression, what is the role of a test group?
Why is it important for samples in differential gene expression analysis to have replicates?
Why is it important for samples in differential gene expression analysis to have replicates?
Which statement best describes somatic cells' approach to unused genes?
Which statement best describes somatic cells' approach to unused genes?
How does differential gene expression analysis contribute to understanding cancer causes?
How does differential gene expression analysis contribute to understanding cancer causes?
