To explain: The ability of various cell types to respond differently to the same signaling molecule by differential gene regulation.
Introduction: Cells respond to the changing environment such as light, water, nutrient that causes some change in cell and help in adapting in a new environment. A multicellular organism has various types of cells which communicate with each other with the help of signaling molecules.
To explain: The importance of differential gene regulation to multicellular organisms.
Introduction: Cells respond to the changing environment such as light, water, nutrient that causes some change in cell and help in adapting in a new environment. A multicellular organism has various types of cells which communicate with each other with the help of signaling molecules.
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