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During development, precursor cells can become more specialized by cellular differentiation. The newly synthesized cells therefore can develop into one cell type or another. A single cell can differentiate to function as a [[Neurone|neurone]] or a [[ | During development, precursor cells can become more specialized by cellular [[Differentiation|differentiation]]. The newly synthesized cells therefore can develop into one cell type or another. A single cell can differentiate to function as a [[Neurone|neurone]] or a [[Epithelial Cells|epithelial cell]]. In multicelluar organisms, cell differentiation occurs multiple times to form complex system of tissues with specific functions. This process is seen during embryonic development, renewal of tissues, regeneration of missing tissues and cells, etc. [[Totipotent stem cells|Totipotent cells]] are the only cells that can differentiate into any cell type. | ||
Latest revision as of 16:32, 5 December 2017
During development, precursor cells can become more specialized by cellular differentiation. The newly synthesized cells therefore can develop into one cell type or another. A single cell can differentiate to function as a neurone or a epithelial cell. In multicelluar organisms, cell differentiation occurs multiple times to form complex system of tissues with specific functions. This process is seen during embryonic development, renewal of tissues, regeneration of missing tissues and cells, etc. Totipotent cells are the only cells that can differentiate into any cell type.