B1 examples of specialised cells, functions and adaptations

Question 1

What is a red blood cell’s function and adaptation?

Answer 1

F = -carries oxygen from lungs to all parts of the body
A= -no nucleus to carry more haemgoblin
-thin cell membrane
-contains red protien

Question 2

nervel cell

Answer 2

F= -send sensory message back and fourth from CNS
A=-large number of mitochondria to respire faster

Question 3

muscle cell

Answer 3

F=-brings parts of the body closer together
A=-high density of mitochondria
-3 different layers

Question 4

sperm cell

Answer 4

F=-fertilise the egg
A=-tail to increase speed
-mitochondria to increase energy

Question 5

root hair cell

Answer 5

F=-absorb water and minerals
A=-long thin hair extended from each cell

Question 6

phloem cell

Answer 6

F=-moves food produced by photosynthesis
A=-no nucleas

Question 7

xylem cell

Answer 7

F=-transports water and minerals to other parts of the cell
A=-loose end walls, continuous hollow tube,