Specialised Cells Flashcards
1
Q
How is a leaf cell adapted for photosynthesis?
A
Lots of chloroplasts Tall Thin Absorbs CO2 Large surface area
2
Q
Guard cells are adapted to ____ and ____ ______ in a leaf?
A
Open
Close
Pores
3
Q
How are guard cells adapted to open and close pores in a leaf?
A
Kidney shape opens//closes stomata
Sensitive to light
Close pores at night
Controls water loss
4
Q
Red blood cells are adapted to _____ _________?
A
Carry oxygen
5
Q
How are red bloody cells adapted to carry oxygen?
A
Large surface area
No nucleus
6
Q
Egg and sperm cells are adapted for _________?
A
Reproduction
7
Q
How are egg cells adapted for reproduction?
A
Food reserves
Carries the female DNA
8
Q
How is the sperm cell adapted for reproduction?
A
Carries the male DNA
Swims with it’s long tail and stream line head
Has lots of mitochondria for energy
9
Q
Leaf cells are adapted for ________?
A
Photosynthesis
