Cell Differentiation (OCR GCSE Biology A (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 are switched on or off
What is produced when genes are switched on or off during differentiation?
What is produced when genes are switched on or off during differentiation?
Different proteins
When do almost all animal cells differentiate?
When do almost all animal cells differentiate?
At an early stage
What ability do animal cells lose after early differentiation?
What ability do animal cells lose after early differentiation?
Ability to differentiate
How do most specialised animal cells replicate?
How do most specialised animal cells replicate?
Through mitosis
Why can't red blood cells divide?
Why can't red blood cells divide?
They lose their nucleus
What replaces red blood cells that cannot divide?
What replaces red blood cells that cannot divide?
Adult stem cells
What is the primary reason for cell division in mature animals?
What is the primary reason for cell division in mature animals?
To repair or replace damaged cells
When do plant cells differentiate?
When do plant cells differentiate?
Once they reach their final position
How long can many plant cells retain the ability to differentiate?
How long can many plant cells retain the ability to differentiate?
Throughout their life
What can plant cells do if moved to a new position?
What can plant cells do if moved to a new position?
Re-differentiate