Cell Differentiation

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What is gene regulation?

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The expression of genes in order to create cell types.

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What are stem cells?

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Original human cells that are able to develop into specialized cells.

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What are specialized cells?

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Cells that have specific structures and functions.

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What causes specialized cells such as muscle, blood, or nerve cells?

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Cell differentiation led by environmental factors.

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Why are muscle cells different from blood cells?

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Different genes are activated in muscle cells than in blood cells.

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What is the role of environmental factors in cell differentiation?

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Environmental factors influence the process by which stem cells become specialized cells.

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What is the significance of gene expression in cell differentiation?

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Gene expression determines the specific characteristics and functions of different cell types.

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How do stem cells differ from specialized cells?

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Stem cells are undifferentiated and can develop into various specialized cells, while specialized cells have specific functions.

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What is the process of cell differentiation?

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The process by which a less specialized cell becomes a more specialized cell type.

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What are the two main types of stem cells?

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Embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells.