Cell Specialization

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What is cell differentiation?

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Process by which cells become specialized.

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How does cell differentiation occur?

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Through gene expression.

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Why are muscle cells different from blood cells?

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Different genes are activated in muscle cells than in blood cells.

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What best describes specialized cells?

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They have specific structures and functions.

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During the process of differentiation, what happens to DNA?

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Only specific sections of DNA sequence are activated to determine the structure and functions of a body cell.

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What is the role of gene expression in cell specialization?

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Gene expression determines which proteins are produced, leading to specialized functions.

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What are stem cells?

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Undifferentiated cells that have the potential to become specialized cells.

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What is the significance of cell specialization in multicellular organisms?

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It allows for the division of labor among cells, enabling complex functions.

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How do environmental factors influence cell differentiation?

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Environmental signals can activate or deactivate specific genes, affecting cell specialization.

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What is the difference between totipotent and pluripotent stem cells?

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Totipotent stem cells can develop into any cell type, while pluripotent stem cells can develop into almost any cell type but not an entire organism.