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Question
Distinguish between
undifferentiated cells and differentiated cells
Solution
| Undifferentiated cells | Differentiated cells |
| Our body is composed of over 200 specialised cell types, that can carry out specific functions, eg. Neurons or nerve cells that can transmit signals. Pancreatic cells to secrete insulin. These specialised cells are called as differentiated cells. | The cells which are variable potency, undifferentiated or unspecialised mass of cells are called stem cells. The stem cells are undifferentiated or unspecialised mass of cells. |
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