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Schematic diagram showing cell differentiation in human tissue.

differentiation

(genetic biology)

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  • Grammar: noun
  • Definition: a series of changes that occur in cells and tissues during development of the embryo, resulting in their specialisation
  • Example:
    1. Development has a number of identifiable stages, including rapid cell division, followed by cellular migration, basic body plan formation and finally long-term tissue differentiation.

    2. Muscle cell differentiation is achieved by activating a cellular program that has only five genes.
  • Related Word: differentiate (verb)


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