A student compares the four distinct cells that could form from the stem cell after differentiation. Which statement accurately

compares and contrasts the red blood cell and the white blood cell?

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The cells both have nuclei, but the red and white blood cells have different

amounts of DNA

The cells both have the same copy of DNA, but different genes are

expressed in the two cell types.

The cells have the same proteins expressed, but the red and white blood

cells have different functions.

The cells both have the same number of chromosomes, but the red and

white blood cells have different mutations in their DNA

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Seamus Carroll

8 September, 00:38

A student compares the four distinct cells that could form from the stem cell after differentiation. Which statement accurately

compares and contrasts the red blood cell and the white blood cell?

es 0)

The cells both have nuclei, but the red and white blood cells have different

amounts of DNA

The cells both have the same copy of DNA, but different genes are

expressed in the two cell types.

The cells have the same proteins expressed, but the red and white blood

cells have different functions.

The cells both have the same number of chromosomes, but the red and

white blood cells have different mutations in their DNA

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Amanda Bowen · Answer 1

The cells both have the same copy of DNA, but different genes are expressed in the two cell types. Since both cell types came from the same stem cell, the DNA should be identical for both. However, during differentiation, not all genes are turned on or turned off in exactly the same manner. This leads to differential gene expressions and different functions for these cells.