Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Chromosomes, genes and proteins

Chromosomes, genes and proteins — practice question

Why are the cells in the pancreas the only body cells that make insulin?

  • AAll of the genes in the nucleus of a cell in the pancreas are expressed.
  • BOther body cells do not have the gene for insulin.
  • CThe cells in the pancreas have twice as many genes as the other body cells.
  • DThe gene for insulin is only expressed by cells in the pancreas.

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