Chapter 2.2 Growth and differentiation

Question 1

Where in plant cells does mitosis take place?

Answer 1

In plant cells, mitosis takes place throughout life in the meristems found in the shoot and root tips.

Question 2

What is producing identical offspring known as?

Answer 2

Producing identical offspring is known as cloning.

Question 3

What is the definition of differentiation?

Answer 3

Differentiation in (developmental biology) refers to the normal process by which a less specialised cell undergoes maturation to become more distinct in form and function.

Question 4

How does differentiation differ in animal and plant cells?

Answer 4

Plant cells are also able to become longer as they grow. … Cell elongation does not occur in animals. The cells of multicellular animals and plants must also differentiate , so that its cells develop features that enable them to fulfil specific roles. Cells that have differentiated have become specialised.