Special Cells Flashcards
1
Q
Sperm
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Job: to carry half genetic info from male to fertilize ovum
Adaptation: long tail, swims quickly, lots of mitochondria to make tail work
2
Q
Muscle
A
Job: contracting and pulling
Adaptation: get shorter
3
Q
Red blood cells
A
Job: carry oxygen around the body
Adaptation: large surface area, hemoglobin
4
Q
Nerve cell
A
Job : To generate a impulse
Adaptation : Transfers info quickly
5
Q
Root hair cell
A
Job : Absorb water , nutrients and minerals
Adaptation : Big surface area , easy to absorb more stuff
6
Q
Xylem cell
A
Job : Transportation of water
Adaptation : Ends of cell missing making a straw like tube so water passes up easily.
