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  • Embryonic Development: Cell Specialization and Tissue Formation
    During embryonic development, cells specialize to form tissues.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Cells: The basic building blocks of all living organisms.

    * Tissues: Groups of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function.

    * Organs: Structures made up of different tissues that work together to perform a complex function.

    * Organ Systems: Groups of organs that work together to carry out major bodily functions.

    This process of cell specialization is called differentiation. It's a remarkable process where cells with the same genetic material (DNA) develop different characteristics and functions depending on their location and signals they receive during development.

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