Question

What is Dedifferentiation?

Answer 1

Differentiation:

1. Differentiation is the process in which cells and tissues gain several characteristics to perform a specific function.
2. Once a cell is differentiated, it becomes committed to a particular fate and loses its capacity to divide.

Dedifferentiation:

1. It is the process in which the differentiated cells regain their property to divide.
2. The fate-committed cells revert to a state where they re-enter the cell cycle under cellular divisions.
3. It is widely noticed in plants.
4. Plants undergo dedifferentiation of parenchymal cells to form meristem tissue.
5. As a result, the differentiated parenchymal cells form cork cambium and interfascicular cambium.