Cell Differentiation (OCR GCSE Biology A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What process do stem cells undergo to form specialised cells?
What process do stem cells undergo to form specialised cells?
Differentiation
What happens to genes during cell differentiation?
What happens to genes during cell differentiation?
Some genes switch on or off
Why does gene switching occur during differentiation?
Why does gene switching occur during differentiation?
To produce different proteins
When do almost all animal cells differentiate?
When do almost all animal cells differentiate?
At an early stage
What ability do most animal cells lose after early differentiation?
What ability do most animal cells lose after early differentiation?
Ability to differentiate
Why can red blood cells not divide?
Why can red blood cells not divide?
They lose their nucleus
What cells replace red blood cells?
What cells replace red blood cells?
Adult stem cells
What is the main purpose of cell division in mature animals?
What is the main purpose of cell division in mature animals?
Repair or replace damaged cells
What ability do many plant cells retain throughout their life?
What ability do many plant cells retain throughout their life?
Ability to differentiate
When do plant cells differentiate?
When do plant cells differentiate?
Once they reach their final position