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Cell Differentiation and Specialization

Question 8 • PMHS Biology I Q2

What is the role of specialized cells in the body? Choose the correct answer.

Answer
A
Specialized cells perform specific functions for the body, enabling the organism to survive.
B
Specialized cells create stem cells for differentiation.
C
Specialized cells, made from stem cells, can change roles to fit the needs of the organism, enabling the organism to survive.

Explanation

Specialized cells have structures suited to particular jobs, such as red blood cells carrying oxygen or nerve cells transmitting signals. These specific functions help the body work and the organism survive. Choice C is incorrect because specialized cells generally do not change roles to meet the organism’s needs.

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