The process by which a cell changes to become specialised for its job
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How do cells differentiate?
They develop different subcellular structures and turn into different types of cells, which allows them to carry out specific functions
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When do cells differentiate?
Mostly as an organism develops. Animal cells - ability to differentiate is lost at an early stage after they become specialised. Plant cells - mostly don't ever lose the ability
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What are differentiated cells used for?
Cells that differentiate in mature animals are mainly used for repairing and replacing cells e.g skin and blood cells
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What are undifferentiated cells called?
Stem cells
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Card 2
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They develop different subcellular structures and turn into different types of cells, which allows them to carry out specific functions
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How do cells differentiate?
Card 3
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Mostly as an organism develops. Animal cells - ability to differentiate is lost at an early stage after they become specialised. Plant cells - mostly don't ever lose the ability
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Card 4
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Cells that differentiate in mature animals are mainly used for repairing and replacing cells e.g skin and blood cells
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