Specialized cells Flashcards
What is a red blood cells function?
Uses haemoglobin to carry oxygen
Can you name some special features of a red blood cell?
biconcave shape no nucleus and large surface area
What is a sperm cells function?
To fertilise the egg
What is a sperm cells special features?
Tail half a set of chromosomes and a pointed head to break into egg
What is a plant root hair cells function?
to absorb water and minerals from the soil
What are the plant root hair cells special feature?
large surface area
What is a palisade cells function?
To carry out photosynthesis [use light energy from the sun to make food]
What are the palisade cells special feature?
lots of chloroplasts long and thin to trap sunlight
What is an epithelial cells function?
to trap dirt germs and mucus
What is an epithelial cells special feature?
hair like structures called CILIA
What is a nerve cells function?
to make connections with other nerves
What are the nerve cells special feature?
long and branched
