This is the process a cell goes through to become a particular cell type, based on the proteins that it expresses and is more-or-less a permanent condition. 

A. differentiation
B. somatic cell transfer
C. discrimination
D. determination


A. differentiation

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a. In prokaryotes, the DNA is sequestered inside the nucleus; in eukaryotes, it is in the cytoplasm. b. In eukaryotes, transcription starts with a final copy of mRNA; in prokaryotes, there is pre-mRNA, and it must be edited to make the final transcript. c. In eukaryotes, translation only occurs after transcription; in prokaryotes, they happen simultaneously. d. In prokaryotes, there are exons and introns; in eukaryotes, there are neither of these.

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This adaptation decreases water loss in marine reptiles

a. Scaled-skin lacking glands b. Efficient kidneys c. Advanced circulatory system d. Active lifestyle

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Which of the following statements is a testable scientific hypothesis?

A) Antioxidants from food are better than antioxidants from a vitamin pill. B) Eating fish reduces the chance of having a stroke. C) Embryonic stem cell research will allow scientists to find a cure for diabetes. D) Smoking makes people less attractive.

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Which DNA damaging agent can transfer methyl groups (—CH3) to the nucleotide bases in DNA?

a. UV light b. Chemicals in tobacco smoke c. Ionizing radiation d. X-rays e. Free radicals

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