(3) Cell Specialisation Flashcards

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What are specialised cells?

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Specialised cells are cells with specific features to perform a particular function

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What do stem cells do?

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Stem cells differentiate to give us different types of cells

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Give 3 adaptations of red blood cells:

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  1. ) Contains a chemical called haemoglobin which binds with oxygen to form a red color.
  2. ) Biconcave shape which increase surface area
  3. ) No nucleus to allow more space for haemoglobin
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Give 3 adaptations of nerve cells:

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  1. ) Many dendrites to form many connections with many other nerve cells.
  2. ) The cell is long to allow transmission of nerve impulses at a long distance.
  3. ) Fatty tissue surround the cell to speed up and insulate transmission
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Give 3 adaptations of a sperm cell:

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  1. )The nucleus is located at the very top of the cell which contains male DNA.
  2. ) The mid-piece is full of lots of mitochondria to provide energy to the cell to be able to swim to the egg cell
  3. ) Tail/Flagellum to swim to the egg
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Give 3 adaptations of a muscle cell

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  1. ) Main function: Allow motion
  2. ) The muscle cell contains a lot of mitochondria to release more energy than other cells.
  3. )
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Where are root hair cells found?

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Root hair cells are found in the roots of a plant

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Give one adaptation of a root hair cell:

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Have a large surface area to absorb as many minerals as possible

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What are phloem?

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Phloem are living cells that transport sugars up and down a plant.

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What are xylem?

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Xylem are dead cell transporting water only UP a cell

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Where are palisade cells found?

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Palisade cells are found in leaves

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What are palisade cells like?

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They are packed with chloroplasts

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