Cell differentiation Flashcards
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What is cell differentiation?
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The process by which a cell changes to become specialised for its jub
2
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what happens to cells as they differentiate/ change?
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they develop different sub cellular structures to enable them to carry out certain functions (they become specialised)
3
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What is the difference in plant and animal cells in regards to the ability for cells to differentiate as the organism develops?
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. in most animal cells the ability to differentiate is then lost at an early stage after they become specialised but lots of plant cells don’t ever lose this ability
4
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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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