Vocabulary Check 12. The word determine is part of the term , which is the process a stem cell goes through when it becomes committed to developing into only one cell type.
13. The word different is part of the term , which is the process a stem cell goes through as it becomes a specialized cell.

1. determination

2. differentiation

Explanation:

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section 1:

1. zygote

2. specialized

3. embryonic stem cells

4. determination

5. differentiation

6. apoptosis

7. cells

8. groups of similar cells that work together to

perform a specialized function

9. sample lungs, stomach, kidneys

10. organ systems

11. sample human body

12. determination

13. differentiation

section 2:

1. homeostasis

2. sensors

3. control center

4. communication systems

5. targets

6. target

7. a: negative; b: positive

8. negative

9. positive

10. feedback

11. homeostasis

section 3:

1. organs

2. skin

3. liver

4. kidneys

5. calcium, phosphorus

6. hypothalamus

7. short-term

8. cold virus

9. long-term

10. diabetes

11. long, short

12. thermoregulation

his research revealed two genetically different groups of prokaryotes, which justified splitting kingdom monera into two kingdoms. the genetic and cellular differences were so great, that these two kingdoms were eventually placed into different domains in the current three-domain system.