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1.1.4 Cell differentiation
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What is differentiation?

What is differentiation?

Flowchart showing an unspecialised stem cell differentiating into nerve, muscle, red blood, and sperm cells

Cell differentiation is the process by which an unspecialised cell gains the sub-cellular structures needed for a particular job. As it differentiates, the cell may change shape and gain more of certain organelles, becoming a specialised cell.

1.1.4 Cell differentiation Lesson

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Step-by-step lessons on AQA GCSE Biology 1.1.4 Cell differentiation. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the foundational topics and build up to the higher-tier material.