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What is a specialized cell and what is an unspecialized cell?

Answer 1

Refer to the explanation.

A specialized cell has a unique and important structure to perform a special job e.g. root hair cell has a long protrusion for more absorption of water and minerals (like magnesium and nitrate ions).

Non specialized cells contain the basic organelles for performing normal tasks. An example is stem cells.

This diagram shows the organells of a non specialised animal cell (left one ) and a non-speacilsed plant cell (right one).

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Answer 2

Daniel Allen

An unspecialized cell, also called a stem cell, is a cell that has the capacity to differentiate into different types of specialized cells. A specialized cell, also called a differentiated cell, is a cell with a specific structure and function designed to carry out specific tasks within an organism's body.

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