1. Differentiation: Answer (maturation) processin which cells become specialized in structure and function 2. The eight specialized cellular functions are: Answer movement, conductivity, metabolic absorption, secretion, excretion, respiration, reproduction, communication 3. Eukaryotic cells: Answer Contain a nucleus and other organelles that are bound by membranes. 4. The eukaryotic cell consists of three general components: Answer plasma mem- brane, cytoplasm, and intracellular organelles 5. Nucleus: Answer A part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction 6. Vaults: Answer cytoplasmic organelles that are carrying messengers of ribonucleic acid (mRNA) from the nucleus to the ribosomal sites of protein synthesis 7. Plasma membrane (cell membrane): Answer It's function is to protect the cell and control what goesin and out. It is not a solid structure.It is made of millions ofsmaller molecules so it is flexible and