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Cell Differentiation and Specialization

Question 11 • PMHS Biology I Q2

All the major organs of the body are formed by week 10 of gestation. Which process makes this possible?

Answer
A
growth
B
fertilization
C
self-renewal
D
differentiation

Explanation

Differentiation is the process by which unspecialized cells develop into specialized cell types, such as muscle, nerve, and blood cells. These specialized cells organize into tissues and organs, making it possible for the major organs to form by week 10. Growth increases size, while fertilization begins development; neither directly explains how different organs take shape.

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