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When cells take on specific structure and function, this is called?

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Answer: cellular differentiation

Differentiation is the process in which cells specialize and becomes capable to do certain functions. This process occurs a lot in the the development of a multicellular organism. As the organism changes from a zygote with stem cells to a differentiated tissues( skin, muscle, neurons).
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