Differentiation and Division

• What is cell differentiation?

  Cell differentiation is the process by which cells become specialized in structure and function.
• Give three ways that a sperm cell is adapted for swimming to an egg cell:

  long tail, more mitochondria, streamlined head
• What are chromosomes?

  Chromosomes are thread-like structures made of DNA and proteins that carry genetic information in the form of genes.
• What is the cell cycle?

  The cell cycle is the series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and duplication. Through mitosis
• What is mitosis used for by multicellular organisms?

  Growth and repair and asexual reproduction