During Development, the Process by Which Unspecialized Cells Acquire Specific

Question

During development, the process by which unspecialized cells acquire specific identities is called
A)gametogenesis.
B)differentiation.
C)fertilization.
D)apoptosis.

Accepted Answer

Differentiation is the process by which unspecialized cells become specialized and acquire specific functions or identities, such as becoming a muscle cell, nerve cell, or skin cell. It involves the activation and deactivation of certain genes, as well as changes in cellular morphology and function. Gametogenesis refers to the formation of gametes (sperm and egg cells) through meiosis. Fertilization is the process of the fusion of gametes to form a single diploid cell (the zygote) that will then undergo cell division and differentiation. Apoptosis, on the other hand, is programmed cell death that occurs when cells are damaged, infected, or no longer needed by the body.