Cell Specialization/Differentiation

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Stem cells are

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undifferentiated and can be any type of cell

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Stem cells can be obtained from: embryos, some adult tissues, umbilical cord blood.

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all of the above

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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 difference between embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells?

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Embryonic stem cells can differentiate into more cell types than adult stem cells

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Which is true about embryonic stem cells?

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They can become any cell type in the body.

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Cell differentiation

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Process by which cells become specialized

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What is one goal of cellular differentiation/specialization?

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To create specialized cells to help organism maintain homeostasis.

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How is an axolotl different than a human?

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Axolotls can regenerate entire limbs while humans can only regenerate certain cells.

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Do skin cells and hair cells contain different sets of DNA?

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No. All cells contain the same DNA. It just depends on which gene (section of DNA that codes for a protein) is being activated.

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Do nerve cells have different DNA from hair and skin cells in your body?

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No. All cells contain the same DNA. It just depends on which gene (section of DNA that codes for a protein) is being activated.