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Flashcards on Developmental Biology
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What is the study of how organisms grow and develop?
Developmental Biology
What are the processes involved in developmental biology?
Cell division, cell differentiation, morphogenesis, and growth
What is the term for the changes that occur during an organism's lifetime?
Development
What are the two main types of development in organisms?
Embryonic development and post-embryonic development
What is cell differentiation?
The process by which cells become specialized in structure and function
What is morphogenesis?
The development of the form of an organism and its structures
What is the role of genes in development?
Genes provide instructions for the development of cells and tissues
What are the environmental factors that influence development?
Temperature, light, nutrients, and hormones
What is embryonic development?
The process of growth and differentiation of an embryo
What is post-embryonic development?
The growth and development that occurs after embryonic development
What is the purpose of studying developmental biology?
To understand how organisms develop and to apply this knowledge in various fields
What are the stages of embryonic development?
Fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, and organogenesis
What is the role of stem cells in developmental biology?
Stem cells have the potential to differentiate into various cell types and play a crucial role in development
What are the factors influencing cell differentiation?
Chemical signals, neighboring cells, and gene regulation
What is the significance of developmental biology in medical research?
It helps in understanding the causes of developmental disorders and finding potential treatments
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What is the study of how organisms grow and develop?
Developmental Biology
Genetics
Ecology
Evolution
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What are the processes involved in developmental biology?
Photosynthesis and respiration
Cell division, cell differentiation, morphogenesis, and growth
Reproduction and inheritance
Animal behavior and communication
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What is the term for the changes that occur during an organism's lifetime?
Evolution
Reproduction
Development
Adaptation
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What are the two main types of development in organisms?
Embryonic development and post-embryonic development
Photosynthesis and respiration
Mitosis and meiosis
Predation and competition
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What is cell differentiation?
The production of identical daughter cells
The fusion of gametes
The process by which cells become specialized in structure and function
The movement of cells during development
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What is morphogenesis?
The production of identical daughter cells
The development of the form of an organism and its structures
The fusion of gametes
The movement of cells during development
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What is the role of genes in development?
They provide instructions for the development of cells and tissues
They regulate body temperature
They produce energy for cellular processes
They control the immune system
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What are the environmental factors that influence development?
Temperature, light, nutrients, and hormones
Gravity, wind, and sound
Cell division and gene expression
Genetic mutations and DNA replication
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What is embryonic development?
The growth and development that occurs after embryonic development
The process of growth and differentiation of an embryo
The development of reproductive cells
The process of aging
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What is post-embryonic development?
The process of fertilization and cell division
The growth and development that occurs after embryonic development
The formation of reproductive cells
The process of aging
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