Cell Differentation

Question 1

What is differentiation

Answer 1

When a cell changes to become specialised for a job

Question 2

When does differentiation occur

Answer 2

Mostly when an organism grows

Question 3

How are sperm cells specialised

Answer 3

1) long tail and streamlined head to help swim
2) lots of mitochondria for movement
3) carries enzymes in head to digest egg

Question 4

How are nerve cells specialised

Answer 4

1) long cells to cover more distance
2) branched connections to form a network

Question 5

How are muscle cells specialised

Answer 5

1) long so they have space to contract
2) lots of mitochondria to generate nervy for contraction

Question 6

How are phloem and xylem specialised

Answer 6

1) joined end to end and long to form a tube for transporting substances
2) xylem is hollow and has few subcellular structures so stuff can flow through