Cell Differentiation and Specialisation

What is a cell?

• A cell is anything that has mass and occupies space.

• A cell is a group of tissues working together to perform a specific function.

• A cell is a unit of measurement for energy.

• A cell is the basic unit of life.

Which part of the cell does aerobic respiration occur?

What is the name of this specialised cell?

What are organelles?

• Specialized subcellular structures found within cells.

• Groups of cells with similar structures working together to perform the same function.

• Groups of tissues working together to perform a certain function.

• Groups of organs with similar functions working together to perform bodily functions.

What does 'cell differentiation' mean?

• Cell differentiation is the process of cell division only.
• Cell differentiation is the process by which cells become specialized in structure and function.

• Cell differentiation is the process by which cells lose their function.
• Cell differentiation refers to the replication of identical cells.

What is the function of the cell membrane?

• The cell membrane generates energy for the cell.
• The cell membrane stores genetic information, which codes for a particular protein.

• The cell membrane is responsible for protein synthesis.

• Contain receptor molecules to identify and selectively control what enters and leaves the cell.

Why are specialised cells important?

• Specialised cells are only found in plants.
• Specialised cells are not necessary for survival.
• Specialised cells are important because they perform the same functions as all other cells.

• Specialised cells are important because they enable organisms to perform complex functions efficiently.

Which subcellular structures do animals NOT have?

• Cell wall, Chloroplasts, Permanent Vacuole

• Chloroplasts, Permanent Vacuole, Nucleus

• Cytoplasm, Cell wall, Ribosome

• Cell membrane, Chloroplasts, Mitochondria

What are stem cells?

• Stem cells are fully developed cells that cannot change type.
• Stem cells are only found in adult tissues and cannot be derived from embryos.
• Stem cells are undifferentiated cells with the potential to develop into many different types of cells in the body.

• Stem cells are specialized cells that perform specific functions in the body.

BONUS:

What is the cell wall made from?