A cell is "determined" to differentiate into muscle cell. Which of the following are statements are true? A: The cell is capable of differentiating by itself in a neutral environment. If it is placed in an environment with no other cells around, it will differentiate into a muscle cell. B: The cell is capable of differentiating by itself in an environment containing fate-altering signals. For example, if it is placed in an environment with cells signaling it to become a nerve cell, it will STILL differentiate into a muscle cell, regardless of those signals. C: Both A and B are true. D: Neither A nor B is true.
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