Differentiation

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Why do cells differentiate?

To carry out specific functions

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What is differentiation?

The process by which a cell changes to become specialised for its job

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Give 3 ways that a sperm cell is adapted for swimming to an egg

  • Long tail

  • Streamline head

  • Lot of mitochondria in the cell to provide energy

  • Carried enzymes in the head to digest through the egg cell membrane

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Draw a diagram of a nerve cell. Why is it this shape?

To allow the cells to branch out and connect to other nerve cells

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