Cell differentiation occurs when various genes are expressed to a different extent in different cells. What does it mean for a gene to be "turned off," or not expressed?

A.
The RNA for that gene is not translated into protein.
B.
That gene is removed from the cell's DNA.
C.
Transcription into RNA does not occur for that gene.
D.
The proteins sequenced by that gene are broken down inside the cell.

C. Transcription into RNA does not occur for that gene.