Cell Specialization in Animals Flashcards
1
Q
What is cell specialization?
A
The process by which cells develop from similar cells into cells that have specific functions within a multi-cellular organism.
2
Q
How many factors influence cell specialization in animals?
A
3
3
Q
What are the factors that influence cell specialization in animals?
A
- Content of cytoplasm
- Environmental conditions
- Influence of neighbouring cells
4
Q
What is the level of organization in the human body?
A
Cells -> tissues -> organs -> organ systems -> organism
Cells is the smallest unit.
Organism is the largest unit.
5
Q
What is a tissue?
A
A group of cells that perform a specific type of function.
6
Q
How many times of tissue are there?
A
4
7
Q
What are the types of tissue?
A
- Epithelial
- Muscle
- Connective
- Nervous
8
Q
What is mutation?
A
A change in the DNA of an organism.
9
Q
What is the effect of a mutation?
A
It alters the structure of the protein it produces.
