Specialized cells and Stem cells

Question 1

Why are cells specialized?

Answer 1

to carry out a particular function so their structures can vary

Question 2

Example of specialized cells

Answer 2

In humans, red blood cells are specialized for carrying oxygen and white blood cells are specialized for defending the body against disease

Question 3

Cell differentiation

Answer 3

the process by which a cell changes to become specialized for its job

Question 4

What happens as cells change?

Answer 4

they develop different organelles and turn into different types of cells which allows them to carry out specific functions

Question 5

Stem cells (undifferentiated cells)

Answer 5

can divide to produce lots more undifferentiated cells

Question 6

How can stem cells (undifferentiated cells) differentiate?

Answer 6

depends on what instructions they’re given

Question 7

Where are stem cells found?

Answer 7

early human embryos

Question 8

Can adult stem cells (found in bone marrow) turn into any cell type?

Answer 8

they can’t, only certain ones, such as blood cells

Question 9

Uses of stem cells

Answer 9

can be grown in a lab to produce clones and made to differentiate into specialized cells to use in medicine or research