Explain why the answer is correct.  For eukaryote cells to evolve into new types of eukaryotic organisms, which of the following would one expect to occur? The correct answer is E a) these cells have evolved because they have different DNA because of mutations b) Their endoplasmic reticulum is synthesizing new and/or different proteins. c) These specialized cells activate new genes to synthesize new proteins.  d) these organisms have new characteristics because they have acquired new genes. e) all of these are true

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Explain why the answer is correct. 

For eukaryote cells to evolve into new types of eukaryotic organisms, which of the following would one expect to occur? The correct answer is E

a) these cells have evolved because they have different DNA because of mutations

b) Their endoplasmic reticulum is synthesizing new and/or different proteins.

c) These specialized cells activate new genes to synthesize new proteins. 

d) these organisms have new characteristics because they have acquired new genes.

e) all of these are true

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