Specialised Cells

Question 1

Name two ways on how the Sperm Cell is adapted to carry out its function

Answer 1

packed with mitochondria and the tail enables sperm to swim

Question 2

How is the nerve cell adapted to carry out its function?

Answer 2

it has extensions and brackets to communicate with other nerve cells, muscles and glands

Question 3

How is the Muscle cell adapted to carry out its function?

Answer 3

contains lots of mitochondria to provide energy for muscle contraction

Question 4

Name two ways on how the Root Hair Cell is adapted to carry out its function

Answer 4

has a large surface area and has thin walls to restrict movement of water

Question 5

How is the Xlyem cells adapted to carry out its function?

Answer 5

has no top and bottom walls so there is a continuous column of water running through them

Question 6

How is the Phloem cells adapted to carry out its function?

Answer 6

dissolved sugar and amino acids can be transported both up and down the stem