1.4 Criteria Flashcards
1
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Define differentiation:
A
The process where cells express only certain genes to produce protein characteristics for that type of cell.
2
Q
Cells can only carry out their specalised functions after they have done what?
A
Differentiated
3
Q
What are the regions of unspecailised cells in plants called?
A
Meristems
4
Q
What are the unspecalised cells in animals called?
A
Stem cells
5
Q
What are the two categories of stem cells?
A
- tissue (adult)
- Embryonic
6
Q
Embryonic stem cells are described as being ‘pluripotent’, what does that mean?
A
They can differentiate into all cell types.
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