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The reason is that all your somatic (body) cells are descended from just one cell: the zygote (fertilized egg). Because your body cells have all been formed by mitosis, they are genetically identical. Exceptions: Gametes (ova, or unfertilized eggs, and sperms) are formed by a different kind of division, meiosis. They have only one set of chromosomes, whereas your body cells have two sets. Over a human lifetime, occasional mutations may occur randomly in the genome and randomly in the body.
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Why is all of your DNA in all somatic cells?
All somatic cells contain the same DNA because they are all derived from a single fertilized egg cell through the process of mitosis. Each cell receives a copy of the original genetic material, ensuring that all cells in an organism carry the same set of instructions for cellular function and development.
Are DNA in muscle and skin the same?
DNA is found in two organelles: the nucleus and the mitochondria. The amount of nuclear DNA is fixed and does not vary from cell to cell, but the number of mitochondria can affect the amount of mitochondrial DNA.
Does all of the cells of a multi-cellular organism have the same DNA?
That is because there are different parts of DNA that become active depending on the functions and positions of different cells. For example, in a liver cell, the part of DNA that codes for the production of Insulin is not active, therefore, a hepatic cell can not produce Insulin. However, in some pancreatic cells that part of DNA is active and therefore these cells are able to produce Insulin. DNA is not fully activated in any cell.
Is the DNA in each cell of a single organism exactly the same?
First of all DNA is not a cell. Second of all if DNA was all the same then we would also be the same in thought, apearance, and function. The only time DNA is the same is when it makes up a multicelled organism (or if a Organism is cloned or for a spieces of unicelluar organisms). This was explained by a seven year old,
Are all cells same and why?
Yes and no. They for the most part have the same basic organelles(organs for cells), but there are distinct differences. For example, a plant cell has a cell wall, an animal cell does not. Most cells will have a nucleus, mitochindria, and ribosomes, but will differ in appearance. What decides that is the DNA or RNA.
What do all cells taken from the same organism have?
The same genetic code or DNA.
Does the DNA in the skin cell have the same sequence of bases as the DNA in the brain cell of the same organism?
It is true thatÊthe DNA in the skin cell have the same sequence of bases as the DNA in the brain cell of the same organism. The sequence of the bases should be the same in all cells of an organism.
Do all cells within an individual carry the same assortment of DNA?
Every cell within an organism contains the same DNA. In higher organism, this DNA is selectively expressed. Genes are turned on and off depending on the cell.
Why is all of your DNA in all somatic cells?
All somatic cells contain the same DNA because they are all derived from a single fertilized egg cell through the process of mitosis. Each cell receives a copy of the original genetic material, ensuring that all cells in an organism carry the same set of instructions for cellular function and development.
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Are all cell the same in a multicellular organism?
Almost all cells in a multicellular organism are genetically the same - i.e. they have identical DNA. However, through a process called "differentiation", cells diverge in size, shape, and function by having different sets of genes turned off or on.
What do all the specialized cells of an organism have in common?
All specialized cells of an organism share the same genetic material, containing the complete DNA of the organism. Despite having distinct structures and functions—such as muscle cells, nerve cells, and epithelial cells—they all arise from the same embryonic stem cells and undergo differentiation to perform specific roles. This specialization allows for the efficient functioning of complex biological systems while maintaining overall homeostasis.
What should be identical for every cell in the body?
the DNA should be the same in all cells as long as they part of the same organism.
Why mitochonria have their own DNA?
Mitochondria is suspected to have been a unicellular organism that invaded cells. All cells have DNA. The mitochondria then stayed in the cells which explains why there are mitochondria in cells now.
Are DNA in muscle and skin the same?
DNA is found in two organelles: the nucleus and the mitochondria. The amount of nuclear DNA is fixed and does not vary from cell to cell, but the number of mitochondria can affect the amount of mitochondrial DNA.
Does all of the cells of a multi-cellular organism have the same DNA?
That is because there are different parts of DNA that become active depending on the functions and positions of different cells. For example, in a liver cell, the part of DNA that codes for the production of Insulin is not active, therefore, a hepatic cell can not produce Insulin. However, in some pancreatic cells that part of DNA is active and therefore these cells are able to produce Insulin. DNA is not fully activated in any cell.
Is the DNA in each cell of a single organism exactly the same?
First of all DNA is not a cell. Second of all if DNA was all the same then we would also be the same in thought, apearance, and function. The only time DNA is the same is when it makes up a multicelled organism (or if a Organism is cloned or for a spieces of unicelluar organisms). This was explained by a seven year old,
