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What is this specialised cell? |
Sperm |
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What is specialised about this cell and how does this help the function of the cell? |
It has a tail (flagellum) - to swim towards the egg. It has lots of mitochondria - to provide energy so the sperm can swim. |
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What is this specialised cell? |
Red blood cell |
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What is specialised about this cell and how does this help the function of the cell? |
It has no nucleus- this means more oxygen can be transported. It is biconcave in shape - this increases the surface area of the cell to carry more oxygen. Contains haemoglobin- to carry oxygen. (any of the about features would be accepted) |
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What is this specialised cell? |
A root hair cell |
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What is specialised about this cell and how does this help the function of the cell? |
Has a root hair - increases the surface area for absorption of water. It lacks chloroplasts - not required due to being underground. |
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What specialised cell is this? |
Xylem |
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What is specialised about this cell and how does it help the function of the cell? |
Contain rings of lignin - to support the cell when water and mineral salts transport through it. |
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What do cells of the same type form? |
Tissues |
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What do different tissues form? |
Organs |
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What does different organs form? |
Organ systems |
