Question

Consider the image of these two cells (neuron and liver cell), which are from the same organism, and then answer the question.

The image shows cells from the same organism. Which of the following statements is correct regarding these two human cells?

A. Both cells contain the same genes, but they are expressed differently.
B. One human cannot contain both of these diverse cell types.
C. The neuron contains more genes as compared to the liver cell.
D. The neuron contains fewer genes as compared to the liver cell.

Answer 1

Both the neuron and liver cell from the same organism contain the same genes, but express them differently, resulting in the distinct functions and structures of these cells due to gene regulation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct statement regarding the two human cells, a neuron and a liver cell, is that A. Both cells contain the same genes, but they are expressed differently. Each nucleated cell in a multicellular organism contains copies of the same DNA, and it is the differential gene expression that determines a cell's function and structure. While every cell has the same genetic information, the specific sets of genes that are active or inactive (expressed or not expressed) in each type of cell lead to the specialized functions and physical characteristics associated with that cell type.