https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x Click on the link provided on the daily agenda called "cell Specialization explained", watch only the parts on Stem cells and cell specialization (you may look at other tabs in your own time) then construct a response in your own words explaining: If Cells all have the same DNA how do they differentiate (specialize)? en-us 2016-11-14 15:20:39 UTC 2021-06-15 16:34:17 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137487104 The reason for cells having different type is not the DNA. A cell can decide whether it wants certain gene turned on and of for the cell, altering each type, then continues reproducing. ]]> 2016-11-14 18:18:51 UTC https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137487104 https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137503797 The cells are able to specialize because they are able to turn off certain genes and keep only the necessary genes to that particular region of the organism.]]> 2016-11-14 18:52:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137503797 andrew_reinhard https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137536891 -Andrew Reinhard]]> 2016-11-14 20:04:23 UTC https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137536891 knalexander https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137579450 Cells differentiate because although they all contain the complete set of genes, as the cells become more specialized they have the ability to turn off genes no longer needed. The genes necessary will program the cell with what to do.]]> 2016-11-14 23:20:19 UTC https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137579450 https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137580054 Despite the fact that cells have the same DNA, they are able to differentiate from others due to the fact that they can turn on and off the specific genes needed in the area where they are functioning. This process allows us to have all different types of body parts such as; hair, major organi, skin, etc. ]]> 2016-11-14 23:26:35 UTC https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137580054 gmcbane https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137580279 Although all cells have the same DNA, they are able to differentiate, or specialize, through the ability to activate certain genes and inactivate certain genes. These genes then allow the cell to function in the specific way needed for that cell. ]]> 2016-11-14 23:28:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137580279 https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137580452 Cells differentiate by reading the genetic material specific to its function. More specifically, all cells start out as stem cells, until they specialize by picking and choosing which genes they will deactivate.]]> 2016-11-14 23:30:35 UTC https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137580452 ccsiu https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137582570 The cell usually picks out what they need to do. Then they disable other parts of the genome that is unrelated to their purpose, specializing them. As a result, when those cells reproduce. They cannot become other types of cells due to the disabled areas of the gene.]]> 2016-11-14 23:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137582570 https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137585803 Cells all start out having the same DNA, but as they duplicate they communicate to determine which areas need which gene and "block out" the function of genes that are not needed by that cell in order to be more efficient. By doing so things such as our heart and bones form and have varying characteristics. ]]> 2016-11-15 00:28:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137585803 bbshah https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137594798 All cells have a complete set of genes, but they specialise by turning off or silencing the genes that they do not need. ]]> 2016-11-15 01:42:51 UTC https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137594798 https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137606038 You have trillions of cells inside your body and hundreds of specialized cells. These cells can choose which genes or areas of the gene they want turned on which differentiates the cells ]]> 2016-11-15 03:26:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137606038 https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137610505 They differentiate by "turning off" the genes they don't need to function properly, because a heart cell doesn't work like a nerve cell. While all cells come from stem cells, all specialized cells use different genes to work properly in their own unique way]]> 2016-11-15 04:08:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137610505 https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137693935 All cells have the same set DNA. They contain the complete set of genes necessary for the maintenance of the body, but as they become more specialized, they turn off the genes they don't need. Now they cannot not be converted to another cell since the other genes are shut off. ]]> 2016-11-15 13:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137693935 gtang1 https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137695063 Cells are constructed out of the same DNA. However, in order to specialize, cells are capable of toggling the activity of specific genes, allowing cells to only use what genes they need to  provide their function.]]> 2016-11-15 13:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137695063 https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137827978 It occurs through a process called gene expression. Cells can choose which genes are turned on/being used for each specialized cell. ]]> 2016-11-15 17:36:13 UTC https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137827978 https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137828238 All cells contain all the same genetic information, but a cell can turn off specific genes, creating a different cell. then it is replicate and creates more of the new cell.]]> 2016-11-15 17:36:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137828238 https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137828321 Cells become specialized by turning of genes in their DNA which they do not need for their specific purpose. This is why we are able to have so many different kinds of cells. Also, when a cell becomes specialized in cannot reproduce and become any type of cell than it is. ]]> 2016-11-15 17:36:57 UTC https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137828321 andrew_reinhard https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137828382 All cells contain the same DNA and genetic information. The stem cells turn off specific genes in the cell in order to differentiate. Genes that are no longer needed are gone and the necessary genes enable/program the cell with a job.]]> 2016-11-15 17:37:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137828382 https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137828386 Cells can differentiate because they can selectively activate and deactivate portions of their genetic material when needed. ]]> 2016-11-15 17:37:05 UTC https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137828386 https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137828436 Cells differentiate by turning off the genes that they do not need, therefore cells throughout the body can have very different characteristics ]]> 2016-11-15 17:37:10 UTC https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137828436 gmcbane https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137828509 2016-11-15 17:37:21 UTC https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137828509 gmcbane https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137828606 Cells all contain the same DNA. However, they differentiate through activating and inactivating certain genes in certain areas. ]]> 2016-11-15 17:37:36 UTC https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137828606 bbshah https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137828633 2016-11-15 17:37:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137828633 https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137828687 You body has trillions of cells, but these cells differentiate by turning off or "silencing" the genes that are not needed, creating varying characteristics]]> 2016-11-15 17:37:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137828687 https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137828704 All cells have all the genes in their DNA, but they can choose which genes are "turned on" or activated. ]]> 2016-11-15 17:37:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137828704 https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137829012 Key Words:
Gene, specialization, stem cells, differentiation, selection, location]]> 2016-11-15 17:38:27 UTC https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137829012 bbshah https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137829247 All cells have a complete set of genes, but they specialise by turning off or silencing the genes that they do not need. ]]> 2016-11-15 17:38:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137829247 https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137829392 All cells contain all of the genetic information in your body, but they have the ability to disable certain genes to become a specialized cell, such as a heart or brain cell.]]> 2016-11-15 17:39:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bkwalsh/9o9dpt4xhg5x/wish/137829392