3 - Specialised cells

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What is growth? 
The process of getting bigger, this happens by cells dividing constantly
What is development? 
How we change over time, it allows organs to function and occurs naturally
What is differentiation? 
Conversion of an unspecialised cell into a specialised cell
What is a cell? 
smallest functional unit in an organism
What is a tissue? 
a collection of specialised cells that carry out a particular function together
What is an organ? 
a collection of tissues that carry out a particular function together
What is an organ system? 
a group of working together to perform a particular function
What is a specialised cell? 
cells with a specific function
What is a meristem cell? 
Unspecialised cells that can become differentiated in a plant
Where are meristem cells found? 
Buds, shoot tips, root tips, laterally around the stem