Cell Differentiation Flashcards

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What is cell differentiation?

It is the process where a cell changes to become specialised for a job.

Its shape and parts inside the cell change so it can do a specific function.

During early development; after that, most cannot change into different types.

Yes. Many plant cells keep the ability to differentiate for the whole life of the plant.

To repair and replace worn-out cells, not to make new types of cells.

It creates specialised cells that work together to form tissues and organs.

Mitosis makes more identical cells; differentiation makes a cell change into a specialised type.

A cell that has changed to do one main job very well.

In growing regions like the tips of roots and shoots.

A cell that has not yet changed; it can still become a specialised cell.