Cellular Differentiation Flashcards
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What is cellular differentiation?
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Cellular differentiation is the process by which a cell expresses certain genes to produce proteins characteristic for that type of cell. This allows a cell to carry out specialised functions.
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State specialised cells from which can be differentiated.
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Differentiation into specialised cells from meristems in plants; embryonic and tissue (adult) stem cells in animals.
3
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Describe what a ‘meristem’ is?
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Meristems are regions of unspecialised cells in plants that can divide (self-renew) and/or differentiate.
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Describe a ‘stem cell’
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Stem cells are unspecialised cells in animals that can divide (self-renew) and/or differentiate.
