Differentiation produces cells in the body with different appearances and capabilities because:
A) different cells have different mutations
B) different cells use different sets of genes
C) cells migrate to locations where they are needed
D) different cells possess different genes
E) different cells are in different parts of the body
Ans: B) different cells use different sets of genes
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