1.1 cell structure - cell differentiation

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what is cell differentiation?

the process by which cells become specialised

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why is cell differentiation important

allows production of different tissues and organs that perform various vital functions in the human body

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at what point in their life cycle do most animal cells differentiate?

early in their life cycle

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for how long do plant cells retain the ability to differentiate?

throughout their entire life cycle

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what is the purpose of cell division in mature animals?

repair and replacement of cells

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what changes does a cell go through as it differentiates?

become specialised through acquisition of sub-cellular structures to enable a specific function to be performed by the cell

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