If all cells contain the same DNA, how do cells differentiate?
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If all cells contain the same DNA, how do cells differentiate?
Cell Differentiation:
Cell differentiation is a process where stem cells will transform into a specific cell type with a specific function, and will typically remain that cell type for the length of its life.
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View this answerAll cells contain the same DNA in their nuclei. However, the main factor that causes cells to differentiate is the rate of transcription of the genes...
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