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Cell Differentiations in animals

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

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1.

Cells differentiate to perform different functions because

a)

all genes are turned on inside that cell

b)

all genes are turned off inside that cell

c)

different genes are turned on inside that cell

d)

different genes are turned on or off inside that cell

2.

During the process of differentiation

a)

all sections of DNA are activated to determine the structure of a body cell

b)

ONLY ONE section of DNA are deactivated to determine the structure of a body cell

c)

only specific sections of DNA sequence are activated to determine the structure and functions of a body cell

3.

Unspecialized cells in our body that has the ability to differentiate into different types of cells are called

a)

specialized cells

b)

differentiated cells

c)

nerve cells

d)

stem cells

4.

Which best explains why muscle cells are different from blood cells?

a)

Muscle cells are produced by the brain, but blood cells are produced by the heart. 

b)

Different genes are activated in muscle cells than in blood cells. 

c)

Muscles cells experience different environmental influences than blood cells. 

d)

A mutation occurs during the development of muscle cells but not in blood cells. 

5.

What is cell differentiation?

a)

Process by which cells produce more cells

b)

Process by which cells become specialized

c)

Process by which cells become unspecialized

d)

Process by which cells die

6.

Which of the following best describes Specialized Cells?

a)

They can divide rapidly

b)

They are identical to all other cells in the organism

c)

They have specific structures and functions

d)

They are only found in cancerous cells

7.
Which is true about embryonic stem cells?
a)
They no longer divide, their cell type is set and cannot change.
b)
They can develop into only one type of cell.
c)
They can become any cell type in the body.
d)
They are found in adults.
8.

Cell differentiation is critical during embryonic development. The process of cell differentiation results in the production of many different kinds of specialized cells. This process is most directly influenced by

a)

DNA

b)

Lipids

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

ATP

9.

What is the function of red blood cells?

a)

Help to digest your food.

b)

Help you breathe.

c)

Provide nutrients to your organs.

d)

Carry oxygen throughout your body.

10.

What is the function of nerve cells?

a)

Allow for gas exchange to happen.

b)

Transport oxygen throughout the body.

c)

Control DNA expression.

d)

Transmit electrical signals to different parts of the body.

11.

Muscle cells are long, thin fibers.

a)

This statement describes a STRUCTURE.

b)

This statement describes a FUNCTION.

12.

Muscle cells become shorter and thicker when they contract the muscle.

a)

This statement describes a STRUCTURE.

b)

This statement describes a FUNCTION.

13.

Each of the following is an example of a specialized cell in animals except

a)

stem cells

b)

muscle cells

c)

nerve cells

d)

blood cells