A single cell, the zygote, can develop into an entirely new organism with many different specialized cells. Which of the following statements about this process is false?

A) Additional genetic information for the formation of specialized cells is passed on to the developing embryo via the mother.
B) The descendant cells specialize by a process known as differentiation.
C) The zygote contains all of the genetic information required for the development of many different cell types.
D) Differentiation of the zygote into a multicellular organism results from selective gene expression.


Answer: A

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