In eukaryotes, what is the difference between promoter proximal elements in "housekeeping genes" vs. cell-specific genes, and how does this relate to gene expression?

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In genes that are expressed in all cell types for basic cellular functions ("housekeeping genes"), promoter proximal elements are recognized by regulatory activator proteins that are ubiquitous to all cell types. In cell-specific genes, the proximal elements are recognized by activators that are found only in those cells.

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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A. osmosis. B. phagocytosis. C. diffusion. D. active transport. E. pinocytosis.

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Which taxa received chloroplasts from green and red algae during the secondary endosymbiosis event (proposed from composite phylogenetic analysis of Eukarya)?

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