Differentiation

Question 1

what is differentiation?

Answer 1

the process by which a cell becomes specialised for a function and cannot change into different types of cell

Question 2

what is a specialised cell?

Answer 2

a cell whose structure is adapted to allow them to carry out a particular function

Question 3

what is the function and structure of a muscle cell?

Answer 3

contract and help movement and have mitochondria as they help with respiration which is required for movement

Question 4

what is the function and structure of an epithelial cell?

Answer 4

tail projections called cilia to move dust/ mucus

Question 5

what is the function and structure of a palisade cell?

Answer 5

lots of chloroplasts and elongated to trap light for photosynthesis

Question 6

what is the function and structure of a root hair cell?

Answer 6

long extension and no chloroplasts to absorb water and they’re underground to have no light and the length increases surface area

Question 7

what is the function and structure of red blood cells?

Answer 7

no nucleus and contains haemoglobin to carry oxygen and have no nucleus to leave a space for oxygen

Question 8

what is the function and structure of a nerve cell?

Answer 8

long extension called dendrites used to transport messages around the body and the extensions are used to connect to other nerve cells