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How do these two different types of cells function differently in the same organism even though they both contain the same genetic instructions?
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∙ 6y ago
During the process of differentiation the cells effectively "reprogrammed" themselves by selectively inhibiting some genes while enabling other genes. Only the enabled genes are able to be expressed. The most common method of disabling a gene is by methylating its promoter section and/or parts of the gene itself, preventing the enzymes responsible for transcribing the gene to mRNA from binding.
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∙ 12y agoAll your cells do carry the same DNA (except gametes) but they have different purposes so they have to be different.
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The function of the coded instructions contained in the body cells of an organism is to?
The function of the coded instructions contained in the body cells of an organism is to direct the synthesis of proteins necessary for proper cell function.
An organism's what contains a complete set of instructions needed for making that organism?
The code that contains all the information that an organism needs to grow and function is DNA.
Why do cells have different shapes and appearance?
because they all of different type of functions
The job the part does within the organism?
It is the function
What do you call an organ that serves no useful function in an organism?
A vestigial is an organ that serves no useful function in an organism.
The function of the coded instructions contained in the body cells of an organism is to?
The function of the coded instructions contained in the body cells of an organism is to direct the synthesis of proteins necessary for proper cell function.
An organism's what contains a complete set of instructions needed for making that organism?
The code that contains all the information that an organism needs to grow and function is DNA.
Is the ear a organism?
yes, as it is made of tissues doing different things, and it has a function.
What are protein function living organism?
Different proteins have different functions. For example, your hair is made of proteins.
What explains the development of special structures function and the interaction between different organism?
ecosystems
What is the study of function in a biological organism?
Physiology is the study of an organism's function.
Why do cells have different shapes and appearance?
because they all of different type of functions
What affects the structure or function of an organism is referred to as?
Disease affects the structure or function of an organism.
What does an organism have?
A function.
Something that affects the structure or function of an organism is referred to as a?
Something that affects the structure or function of an organism is referred to as a ________
Do each cell in the human body has a different genome?
No. The genome is the entire DNA list on how an organism is to be made; it is a recipe and a set of instructions on how to make 'things' or components in the organism for it to live and survive. By following these instructions, the body can put together bits to make proteins. These bits are amino acids. Proteins once made, have a 'destiny' and go to their destined location to carry out their fated function. Cells are made of a bunch of different proteins. At the center of each cell is a control center known as the nucleus which contains these instructions for survival. So yes, it needs the same DNA in all cells. HOWEVER, the expression of the DNA is different in different cells with different functions and components. The DNA is set of instructions but it can be selectively picked apart for coding to produce certain types of proteins. And that is why bone cells differ greatly from muscle cells, though they still have the same DNA.
What is an organism's appearance which is determined by the instructions in the genes?
Phenotype
