cell differentiation and specialisation Flashcards
what are specialised cells
cells that carry out a specific function
what’s the process called where cells become specialised
differentiation
animal cells can only differentiate at
early stage of life
what do sperm cells do
take male dna to the egg
how is the sperm cell specialised
tail to help swim
lots of mitochondria to provide energy
what do nerve cells do
carry electrical signals around the body
how are nerve cells specialised
long to cover more distance
branches at end to connect to other nerve cells
what do muscle cells do
contract
how are muscle cells specialised
long so they have space to contract
lots of mitochondria to provide energy
what do root hair cells do
absorb water and minerals
how are root hair cells specialised
have hairs that stick out of the soil - big surface area
what does phloem cells do
transport food
what do xylem cells do
transport water
