Specialised Cells Flashcards

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Differentiation

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The process by which a cell divides by mitosis into different specialised cells

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Specialised Cell

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A cell with a particular structureor feature that allows it carry out a particular job more efficiently

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Stem Cell

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Unspecialised cells that work by dividing mitosis into different differentiated cells which are specialised

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Specilaised cells e.g.

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Epithelial cells
Red Blood Cells
Sperm Cells

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Epithelial Cells

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Cell of the small intestine have more folds called microvilli. Increase the surface area of the cell membrane so that molecules can be absorbed more efficiently. they also have lots of mitochondria that release the energy for the active transport of substances across the membrane

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Red Blood Cells

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These cells have no nucleus so there is more room for the oxygen carrying compound hemoglobin. this means more oxygen can be carried around the body

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Sperm Cells

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These cells contain a lot of mitochondria to release large amounts of energy need to propel them towards an egg

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