Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134042435
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 17, Problem 6CR
Describe what is meant by selective gene expression and why it is important to how a cell functions.
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