Specialised Cells Flashcards

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What is a Specialised Cell?

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A cell adapts to carry out a specific function.
Specialisation of cells leads to the formation of a variety of cells.

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What are the 4 types of Specialised Cells?

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Palisade
Sperm
Red Blood
Egg

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Where are Palisade cells found and how are they adapted?

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A plant leaf.
Lots of chloroplasts for photosynthesis.

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Where are Sperm cells found and how are they adapted?

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Human Tests.
It has a tail for swimming.

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Where are Red Blood cells found and how are they adapted?

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Human Blood.
Doesn’t have nucleus so no space to carry oxygen.

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Where are Egg cells found and how are they adapted?

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Human Ovaries.
Has a large store of food for growing embryos.

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What is the flow diagram of Specialised Cells?

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Cell
Tissue
Organ
Organ System
Organism

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