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What is differentiation?

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In biology, the term differentiation, or also known as cell differentiation, refers to the process by which cells develop into specialized cells that have a distinct form and perform a specific function. This process happens when a multicellular organism begins to develop. For example, when a zygote develops, the cells begin to differentiate into the various cell types like muscle cells, blood cells, nerve cells, cardiac cells, liver cells and intestinal cells.

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