Specialisation of cells Flashcards

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What does cells being specialised mean?

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They are made to carry out a particular function by process of differentiation

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What does differentiation involve?

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Specialising cells to perform specific functions + roles

All cells contain same genes but not all genes are turned on (expressed)

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How does differentiation change genes?

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It changes genes meaning proteins produced in each cell is different, giving them different functions

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