cell differentiation

• Stem cells are specialized cells with a specific structure and function.

  False
• What role does cell signaling play in cell differentiation?

  Triggers gene expression changes
• What is the division potential of stem cells compared to differentiated cells?

  High potential for division
• How does gene expression influence cell differentiation?

  Activates or deactivates genes
• What are the roles of stem cells and differentiated cells in the body?

  Stem cells become specialized
• Cell differentiation involves the activation or deactivation of specific genes
• Certain genes are activated in the cell, producing the specific proteins needed for its specialized function
• Match the influencing factor with its effect on cell differentiation:

  Gene expression ↔️ Activates or deactivates certain genes

  Cell signaling ↔️ Triggers changes in gene expression

  Cell environment ↔️ Affects protein production
• Stem cells are unspecialized cells that can develop into different cell types.


  True
• All differentiated cells retain the ability to divide and renew themselves indefinitely.

  False
• Stem cells are found in embryos and some adult tissues
• Differentiated cells have a specific structure and function
• The surrounding tissues and availability of nutrients can affect how a cell differentiates
• Match the differentiated cell type with its specialized function:

  Nerve cell ↔️ Transmits electrical signals

  Muscle cell ↔️ Enables movement

  Red blood cell ↔️ Transports oxygen
• All differentiated cells can revert back into stem cells.

  False
• What are stem cells capable of developing into?

  Different cell types
• Stem cells develop into more specialized differentiated cells during cell differentiation.
• What chemical signals from other cells trigger changes in gene expression during differentiation?

  Cell signaling
• Gene expression refers to the activation or deactivation of certain genes to produce proteins needed for specialized functions.
• Differentiated cells are unspecialized in structure and function.

  False
• What is the specialized function of a nerve cell?

  Transmits electrical signals
• Differentiated cells are more accurate models for drug testing than undifferentiated stem cells.

  True
• Differentiated cells have limited potential for division compared to stem cells.
• What is cell differentiation?

  Specialization for a function
• Gene expression involves the activation or deactivation of specific genes
• Stem cells are unspecialized, while differentiated cells have specialized structure
• Differentiated cells are found exclusively in embryos.

  False
• Chemical signals from other cells can trigger changes in gene expression during cell development
• The cell environment has no effect on cell differentiation.

  False
• Match the factor influencing differentiation with its effect:

  Gene expression ↔️ Produces specific proteins

  Cell signaling ↔️ Triggers changes in gene expression

  Cell environment ↔️ Affects protein production
• Stem cells transform into differentiated cells with a specific structure and function
• Cell differentiation is the process by which a cell becomes specialized for a particular function
• Differentiated cells have a specific structure and function
• Order the characteristics of stem cells and differentiated cells:

  1️⃣ Stem cells are unspecialized.

  2️⃣ Stem cells can develop into different cell types.

  3️⃣ Stem cells have high potential for division.

  4️⃣ Differentiated cells have specialized structure and function.

  5️⃣ Differentiated cells perform a specific role in the body.

  6️⃣ Differentiated cells have limited potential for division.
• Stem cells are specialized cells that perform a specific role in the body.

  False
• Differentiated cells are found only in embryos.

  False
• Differentiated cells are located throughout the body.


  True
• Red blood cells transport oxygen
• Cell differentiation is the process by which a cell becomes specialized for a particular function
• Differentiated cells have a specific structure and function.


  True