Cell Specialisation Flashcards
What is cell specialisation?
The particular function of a cell.
What is cell differentiation?
The process a stem cell goes through to become specialised.
What are stem cells?
Cells with no specialised structure or function.
What determines the type of cell formed from a stem cell?
The location of stem cells
Which genes are ‘switched on’ (regulated)
How does a red blood cells structure relate to function?
Small and flexible so they can fit through narrow
Bi-concave shape to increase SA:V ratio
No nucleus or organelles to carry more haemoglobin
How does a root hair cells structure relate to function?
long and thin structure increases SA:V ratio
(Increases rat of absorption)
What is cell regulation?
The process of turning a gene on or off is known as gene to active specific instructions that determine how cells function.
