Specialised cells

Question 1

Where is sperm cell found

Answer 1

Testes

Question 2

Name 2 adaptations of sperm cell

Answer 2

1. Long tail to swim to egg cell. 2. Acrosome contains enzymes to digest the outer layer of an egg cell so nucleus can fuse with that of an egg

Question 3

What is the function of the palisade cell

Answer 3

Photosynthesis

Question 4

How is the palisade cell adapted for photosynthesis?

Answer 4

Packed with chloroplasts which contain chlorophyll to absorb light

Question 5

What is the function of the ciliated epithelial cell?

Answer 5

Sweeps mucus with trapped dust and bacteria back up the throat so it is removed from the lungs

Question 6

How are ciliated epilthelial cells adapted for their function?

Answer 6

They have hairs called cilia

Question 7

What is the function of the root hair cell?

Answer 7

Absorb water from the soil

Question 8

How is the root hair cell adapted for its function

Answer 8

It has a large surface area to absorb water and minerals

Question 9

What is the function of the neurone?

Answer 9

They carry nerve impulses to different parts of the body

Question 10

Name 2 ways the neurone is adapted to its function

Answer 10

1. They are long 2. They can conduct electrical impulses

Question 11

What is the function of the red blood cell?

Answer 11

Transport oxygen around the body

Question 12

Name 3 ways the red blood cell is adapted to its function.

Answer 12

1. Biconcave shape to provide large surface area for absorbing oxygen
2. Contains haemoglibin, which joins with oxygen
3. Has no nucleus, so there is more space for oxygen.

Question 13

Where is the ova found?

Answer 13

Ovaries

Question 14

How is the ova adapted to its function?

Answer 14

Contains lots of cytoplasm which provides a large supply of nutrients for the new cell