Cell differentiation Flashcards
1
Q
What is the process by which a less specialized cell becomes a more specialized cell type with a specific function
A
Cell differentiation
2
Q
Which of the following is a key transcription factor involved in the regulation of cell differentiation?
a) Cyclin
b) Myosin
c) Oct4
d) Hemoglobin
A
Oct4
3
Q
What is the role of homeobox (Hox) genes in cell differentiation?
A
They specify positional information along the body axis
4
Q
Which signaling pathway is crucial for the maintenance of pluripotency in embryonic stem cells?
A
Wnt signaling
5
Q
hat is the term for the process by which a less specialized cell becomes irreversibly committed to a particular cell fate?
A
Cell commitment
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