B2.3 Cell specialization

Master B2.3 Cell specialization with International Baccalaureate (IB) Biology exam-style questions, flashcards, lessons, and notes. All resources are aligned with the International Baccalaureate (IB) syllabus and designed for both SL and HL students.

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B2.3.1 Production of unspecialized cells following fertilization and their development

B2.3.2 Properties of stem cells

B2.3.3 Location and function of stem cell niches in adult humans

B2.3.4 Differences between totipotent, pluripotent and multipotent stem cells

B2.3.5 Cell size as an aspect of specialization

B2.3.6 Surface area-to-volume ratios and constraints on cell size

B2.3.7 Adaptations to increase surface area-to-volume ratios of cells (HL)

B2.3.8 Adaptations of type I and type II pneumocytes in alveoli (HL)

B2.3.9 Adaptations of cardiac muscle cells and striated muscle fibres (HL)

B2.3.10 Adaptations of sperm and egg cells (HL)

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