Curated Video
Cell Specialization and Differentiation in Plants and Animals
This video explains the concept of cell specialization and differentiation. The narrator discusses how cells differentiate to become specialized for their unique functions within an organism. The differences in differentiation between...
Curated Video
Cell Specialization: How Different Cells are Adapted to Their Functions
The video discusses cell specialization, explaining how cells are structured differently to suit their functions. Three types of specialized cells are examined, including sperm cells, egg cells, and ciliated epithelial cells. The video...
Professor Dave Explains
The Origin of Multicellular Life: Cell Specialization and Animal Development
Alright, so we've learned a lot about the origin of life. We learned about how the first organic molecules can have formed spontaneously, and how they might have assembled into the first protocell. From there, endosymbiotic theory tells...
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Thinkwell Video Biology: Plant and Animal Cell Overview: The Basics
A sometimes humorous look at plant and animal eukaryotic cells. Learn about specialization and compartmentalization in cell biology through this YouTube video. [9:16]
Bozeman Science
Bozeman Science: Cellular Specialization
Paul Andersen explains how cells differentiate to become tissue specific. He also explains the role of transcription factors in gene regulation. The location of a cell within the blastula ultimately determines its fate. The SrY gene is...