a. the cells can reproduce more rapidly
b. the cells may lose the ability to perform other functions
c. the cells are less likely to become cancerous
d. the cells become more self-sufficient
2007-09-18 08:16:54 · 3 answers · asked by crismarie 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
It's b. the cells may lose the ability to perform other functions.
Once a cell becomes differentiated (different from other types of cells, like a brain cell vs a skin cell) it gains the ability to perform functions other cells can't; and at the same time it loses the potential for abilities that other types of specialized cells can do.
2007-09-18 08:42:52 · answer #1 · answered by squeaky 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like B could be the right answer.
2007-09-18 08:24:33 · answer #2 · answered by Bri 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a
2007-09-18 08:30:15 · answer #3 · answered by ARC--loves science 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋