GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

CELL STRUCTURE

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 process by which cells become specialized in order to perform different functions. Specialized Cells in the Human Body. Multicellular organisms begin as just one single cell-a fertilized egg.

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: -The cells formed by meristematic tissue take up a specific role and lose the ability to divide. As a result, they form a permanent tissue. This process of taking up a permanent shape, size, and function is called differentiation.

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