AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE CELL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does it mean for cells to be differentiated?
A
It can perform the same tasks for prokaryotes
B
It can change function spontanteously
C
It can perform a specific task for the organism
D
It can change shape depending on the task
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cell differentiation is the natural process through which a cell with less specificity develops and matures to become more distinct in terms of form and function. It is the procedure through which a cell transforms into a different type of cell.

Detailed explanation-2: -The process during which young, immature (unspecialized) cells take on individual characteristics and reach their mature (specialized) form and function.

Detailed explanation-3: -In order for a cell to differentiate into its specialized form and function, it need only manipulate those genes (and thus those proteins) that will be expressed, and not those that will remain silent. The primary mechanism by which genes are turned “on” or “off” is through transcription factors.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cell differentiation is caused by changes in gene expression. This occurs when different signaling molecules in the environment activate or repress different transcription factors that are necessary to express certain genes in the DNA. DNA is organized inside cells into chromosomes.

Detailed explanation-5: -Roles of DNA and RNA in Cell Differentiation Dexoyribonucleic Acid, or DNA, controls the way cells function. It also determines what type of specialized cells will be made. Stem cells are cells that have the ability to become any type of specialized cell in the body.

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