Biology 2010 Student Edition

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 9780133669510
ISBN 13: 978-0-13366-951-0

Chapter 10, Cell Growth and Division - Assessment - 10.4 Cell Differentiation - Understand Key Concepts/Think Critically - Page 302: 30

Answer

Cell differentiation is the process by which cells become specialized to perform specific functions. This is important because every cell should not be trying to do different functions. It is more efficient for a certain group of cells to perform a specific function whereas another group of cells can perform another function.

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Cell differentiation is the process by which cells become specialized to perform specific functions. This is important because every cell should not be trying to do different functions. It is more efficient for a certain group of cells to perform a specific function whereas another group of cells can perform another function.
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