4.1.1.4 Cell Differentiation Flashcards

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What happens to cells after fertilisation?

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  • After fertilisation all of the cells are identical for the first few days and then they start to specialise to carry out a particular function
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2
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When do most types of animal cells differentiate?

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at an early stage

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3
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When do most types of plant cell differentiate?

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most types of plant cells retain the ability to differentiate throughout their lives

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4
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Specialised:

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when cells or tissues become adapted to carry out their specific function

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5
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What happens when cells have specialised?

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when cells have specialised they have undergone differentiation

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6
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Differentiation:

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when cells gain certain features needed for their function (they become specialised)

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7
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In mature animals what is cell division mainly restricted to?

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Repair and replacement

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8
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As a cell differentiates what does it acquire?

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  • Different sub-cellular structures to enable it to carry out a certain function
  • It has become a specialised cell
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9
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Pluripotent:

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The ability of a cell to differentiate into all the different types of cells in the body

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10
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Diagram showing differentiation and self-renewal of stem cells:

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