Cell Specialization

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What is cell specialization?

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Cell specialization is the process by which generic cells change into specific cells meant to do certain tasks within the body.

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What is the role of DNA in cell differentiation?

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During differentiation, only specific sections of DNA are activated to determine the structure and functions of a body cell.

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What are stem cells?

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Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that have the potential to become any type of cell in the body.

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How do cells differentiate to perform different functions?

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Cells differentiate by turning on or off different genes inside that cell.

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True or False: All cells in the human body have the same DNA.

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True.

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What is the process by which cells become specialized?

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Cell differentiation.

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What happens to the DNA of a cell during differentiation?

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Only specific sections of DNA are activated, while others remain inactive.

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What is the significance of stem cells in development?

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Stem cells are crucial for growth, development, and repair of tissues because they can differentiate into various cell types.

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What determines the function of a specialized cell?

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The specific genes that are activated or deactivated during the differentiation process.

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Can differentiated cells revert back to stem cells?

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Generally, differentiated cells cannot revert back to stem cells, although some techniques in research aim to induce this.