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Cell Specialization
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| somatic cell | cells other than sex cells such as muscles cells, skin cells, etc |
| genes | segments of DNA that code for a trait |
| gene expression | the end result of a gene being made into a protein and then expressed as a trait |
| decoded | a translation of a coded message; the code of DNA is translated/ decoded into a protein by ribosomes |
| stem cells | cells that can differentiate into different cells |
| environmental factors | influence gene expression and cell differentiation |
| cellular differentiation | process in which a stem cell changes to a different cell |
| specialized cell | cells with unique structures and functions in the body; no longer a stem cell |