Cell Differentiation And Specialisation

Question 1

What is Cell Differentiation?

Answer 1

The process by which a cell changes to become specialised for its job

Question 2

How does a Cell Differentiate?

Answer 2

They develop different subcellular structures and then turn into different types of cells

Question 3

When does Differentiation occur in an Organism?

Answer 3

As an Organism develops.

Question 4

What is the name for undifferentiated cells?

Answer 4

Stem Cells

Question 5

Give 3 Examples of specialised cells

Answer 5

Sperm Cells
Nerve Cells
Muscle Cells
Root Hair Cells
Phloem and Xylem Cells

Question 6

Sperm Cells are specialised for what and why?

Answer 6

Reproduction.
Long tail and a streamlined head to help it swim to the egg.
Carries enzymes in its head to digest through cell membrane.
Lots of Mitochondria in Cell to provide energy

Question 7

Nerve Cells are specialised for what and why?

Answer 7

Rapid Signalling

Long and have branched connections at ends to connect to other nerve cells and network through body