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SPECIALIZED CELLS
Specialized Cells – _______________________________________________________________
Animal Cells
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Function
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1) Why are complex organisms made up of specialized cells?
2) Choose two specialized cells. Compare their structure and funtion.
3) Every cell in your body came from one fertilized egg cell. What does this tell
you about the DNA differences between one body cell and another?
4) Why do single-celled organisms not show specialization?
5) What is the meaning of the term “cellular differentiation”?
6) What is the difference between tissue stem cells and embryonic stem cells?
7) What is the significance of being able to harvest stem cells that can specialize
into any type of cell?
8) Research one potential application of stem cells to improve human health or
treat a disease or disorder.
9) Briefly describe the process of bone marrow transplant to treat leukemia.