Cell Differentiation

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What are unspecialized cells in our body that have the ability to differentiate into different types of cells?

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Stem cells.

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Where are codons located?

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mRNA.

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Why do cells differentiate to perform different functions?

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Different genes are turned on or off inside that cell.

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What is responsible for hair cells and liver cells having different roles in the body?

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Gene expression in specific parts of DNA.

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True or false: The DNA in heart cells contains genetic information related to lung and brain cells, too.

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True.

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What is cell differentiation?

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The process by which unspecialized cells develop into specialized cells with distinct functions.

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What role do stem cells play in the body?

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They can differentiate into various types of cells, contributing to growth and repair.

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What is gene expression?

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The process by which information from a gene is used to synthesize a functional gene product, often a protein.

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What is the significance of different gene expression in cells?

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It allows cells to perform specialized functions despite having the same DNA.

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What are differentiated cells?

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Cells that have developed into a specific type with a unique function.