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GCSE Biology: Cell differentiation
Cell biology · AQA GCSE Biology (8461), specification point 4.1.1.4. Cards are generated from the exam board's own specification for "Cell differentiation", and every card links back to the page it came from. Specification © AQA — used with attribution.
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What is cell differentiation?
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The process by which a cell becomes specialised, acquiring different sub-cellular structures to carry out a particular function.
At what stage do most types of animal cell differentiate?
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At an early stage of development.
How does the ability of plant cells to differentiate differ from animal cells?
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Many plant cells retain the ability to differentiate throughout life, whereas most animal cells differentiate at an early stage.
What is cell division mainly restricted to in mature animals?
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Repair and replacement of cells.
Once a cell has differentiated, it has become a ? cell.
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specialised
Many types of ? cells retain the ability to differentiate throughout life.
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plant
Why is cell differentiation important for a developing organism?
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It produces the different types of specialised cells needed to carry out the organism's different functions.
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