Cells Differentiate to Become Specialised
1. Differentiation is the process by which a cell changes to become specialized for its job
2. During differentiation, cells develop different subcellular structures and turn into different cell types
3. This allows cells to carry out specific functions
4. Most differentiation occurs as an organism develops
5. In most animal cells, the ability to differentiate is lost at an early stage after they become specialized
6. However, many plant cells retain the ability to differentiate
7. Cells that differentiate in mammals are mainly used for forming and replacing cells, such as skin or blood cells
8. Some cells remain undifferentiated and are called stem cells