The best explanation for why a mouse develops into a mouse and not a human is

A. the genes are mostly the same but have been rearranged.
B. synteny has not been conserved.
C. most of the non-coding genes are different.
D. most of the coding genes are different.
E. gene expression differs.


Answer: E

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