Cells: Cell Differentiation And Division

Question 1

What is a stem cell

Answer 1

Stem cells are cells which have the ability to differentiate (or change) into any cell in the body to become more specialised to its role

Question 2

How does cell differentiation occur in animals

Answer 2

-most specialised cells lose the ability to specialise early on
-These cells produce new cells through mitosis
-other cells (such as red blood cells) are produced by adult stem cells

Question 3

How does cell differentiation work in plants

Answer 3

Most cells retain their ability to differentiate