cellular differentiation Flashcards
1
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Define cellular differentiation
A
The process by which a stem cell expresses certain genes to produce proteins characteristic for that type of cell
2
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What does cellular differentiation allow the cell to do?
A
Carry out specialised functions
3
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What is the gene expressed and outcome of the red blood cell?
A
Gene expressed: Haemoglobin
Outcome: Oxygen transported
4
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What is the gene expressed and outcome of a lymphocyte?
A
Gene expressed: Antibodies and cell killing proteins
Outcome: Microbes killed by lymphocytes
5
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What are the genes expressed and the outcome of platelets?
A
Gene expressed: Healing growth factors
Outcome: Blood clots and damage repaired
