6.6 Gene Expression and Cell Specialization - Review

This review will guide you through an adaptive, research-backed study session. As you answer questions, we will actively assess your current understanding of the material. Questions will continue to be drawn until you have demonstrated mastery of each learning objective.

Reviews are graded based on completion. You will receive full credit for achieving 100% mastery or answering all questions.

Learning objectives for this review:

  • Explain how differential gene expression results in the formation of different cell types in multicellular organisms.
  • Discuss how specific transcription factors activate or repress gene expression to guide cell fate decisions.
  • Investigate how gene expression patterns lead to specialized functions in muscle cells, neurons, and other cell types.