1.1.4 Cell Differentiation Flashcards by Esther T | Brainscape

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Differentiation

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The process by which a cell becomes specialised

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Differentiated

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The result of being specialised

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Differentiation in animals

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Occurs at an early stage when the embryo is developing
Once differentiated, they can’t change

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Differentiation in plants

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Plants retain the ability to differentiate throughout their lives
The cells don’t differentiate until their in their final position, and even then, it isn’t permanent

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