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Cell Differentiation in Animals and Plants

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Cell Differentiation in Animals and Plants

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What is the primary reason stem cells undergo differentiation?

To become specialized for specific functions (correct)

To replicate rapidly through mitosis

To lose their ability to divide

To move to different positions in the organism

In animals, most specialized cells retain the ability to differentiate throughout life.

False

What process enables most specialized cells to produce more of the same type of cell?

mitosis

Red blood cells cannot divide and are replaced by adult stem cells, which do retain the ability to undergo ______.

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Match the following cell types with their differentiation capabilities:

<p>Animal Specialized Cells = Lose the ability to differentiate after an early stage Red blood cells = Cannot divide and are replaced by stem cells Plant Cells = Retain the ability to differentiate throughout life Animal Adult Stem Cells = Retain the ability to undergo differentiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Cell Differentiation

Stem cells differentiate to become specialized cells, which involves switching genes on/off to produce different proteins.
This allows cells to carry out specific functions.
In animals, most cells differentiate early in development and lose this ability.
Specialized cells can create more of their type through mitosis.
Some cells, like red blood cells, cannot divide and are replaced by adult stem cells.
In mature animals, cell division primarily repairs/replaces damaged cells; they don't grow much.

Plant Cell Differentiation

Many plant cells retain the ability to differentiate throughout their life.
Differentiation occurs when they reach a final position in the plant.
Cells can re-differentiate if moved to a new location.

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Explore the fascinating process of cell differentiation in both animals and plants. Discover how stem cells develop into specialized cells, their functionality, and the ability of plant cells to retain differentiation throughout life. This quiz covers crucial aspects of cellular development and the different mechanisms involved in both kingdoms.