Question

Which best describes how cells develop in the body?

When a zygote divides, each cell already has the specialized function.
The zygote contains all the cell types needed to make a functioning organism.
The umbilical cord sends the specialized cells to the zygote where it grows into an embryo.
All the cells start out the same and eventually specialize into different cell types.

Answer 1

The zygote undergoes a process known as mitosis, in which it replicates its chromosomes (which carry each parent's DNA) and then divides, resulting in two identical cells. These cells are called totipotent and have the ability to develop into a new organism.

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Answer 2

All the cells start out the same and eventually specialize into different cell types.

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