I think the term you're looking for is differentiated. Stem cells are undifferentiated - they do not appear to have a precise purpose other than to divide and provide a method of producing new cells. Differentiated cells are programmed to undertake a specific form or function, for example muscle cells, red blood cells etc.
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Apoptosis is the programmed cell death that involves self-destruction of a cell, often leading to cell explosion.
The organelle involved in programmed cell death is the mitochondria. Mitochondria release proteins that trigger a series of events leading to cell death, known as apoptosis. This process is tightly regulated and necessary for normal cellular development and tissue homeostasis.
Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of the cell as they are responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP through a process called cellular respiration. They are also involved in regulating cellular metabolism, generating heat, and controlling cell apoptosis (programmed cell death).
Enzymes that destroy cells' DNA and cytoskeleton, leading to rapid cell death, are known as caspases. These enzymes play a crucial role in the process of programmed cell death, or apoptosis.
Cell death is often referred to as apoptosis, which is a natural process of programmed cell death in multicellular organisms. This process is essential for maintaining tissue homeostasis and removing damaged or unnecessary cells from the body.