Cell Specialization

This type of cell sends messages throughout the body in the form of electrical impuses.

• nerve
• gamete
• muscle
• skin

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This type of cell is found in males and is responsible for reproduction.

• sperm cell
• egg cell
• muscle cell
• nerve cell

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This type of cell expands and contracts to allow for movement.

• nerve cell
• platelet
• muscle cell
• bone cell

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This type of cell carries oxygen throughout the body.

• gamete
• platelet
• white blood cell
• red blood cell

This type of cell is found in females and is needed for reproduction.

• egg cell
• sperm cell
• fertilization cell
• yolk cell

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This type of cell is not yet specialized, but has the ability to turn into a variety of specialized cell types. It is used in research to treat a variety of medical ailments and diseases.

• stem cell
• bone cell
• nerve cell
• gamete

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Embryonic stem cells are

• cells that grow uncontrollably

• cells present early in development that can form into any type of cell

• not able to go through cell division

• found within the tissues of a fully developed human

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What causes differentiation?

• The DNA is different in each type of cell.

• Some cells have more or less DNA than others.

• Only specific genes in the DNA are activated.

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What is the definition of cell specialization?

• an organism that contains cells

• a special type of mutation in bacteria cells

• the differentiation of cells as they develop

• the replication of DNA

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In embryonic development,  the process by which cells specialize is called

• differentiation
• morphogenesis
• cell division
• endoplasmic reticulum

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