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Cell Differentiation

Cell Differentiation. Each type of cell in your body is different. What makes your cells different?. In each cell, different genes have been activated. When genes are activated, this means that the genes are being “expressed”. Each different cell is expressing a different set of genes.

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Cell Differentiation

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  1. Cell Differentiation

  2. Each type of cell in your body is different. What makes your cells different?

  3. In each cell, different genes have been activated. When genes are activated, this means that the genes are being “expressed”. Each different cell is expressing a different set of genes. It used to be thought that your genes were your destiny, but now we know that environmental factors can influence gene expression.

  4. Some examples: Gender influence in balding

  5. Chemicals in environment Thalidamide Use of alcohol and other illegal substances can permanently change your DNA, leading to consequences for your offspring.

  6. Tempurature in environment Himalayan rabbits

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