Specilised Cells Flashcards
1
Q
How is a sperm cell specialised to suit its function
A
Flagellum to move it along
Stream line shape
2
Q
What is the function of a root hair cell and how is it specialised
A
To absorb water and minerals
It has a large surface area
3
Q
What is the function of a nerve cell and how is it specialised
A
To carry nerve impulses around the body
Long and are connected at each end
4
Q
How are muscle cells suited to their function
A
They contain special proteins that slide over each other making the fibres contract
They contain mitochondria to transfer the energy needed for the chemical reactions that allow the cells to contract and relax
Can also store glycogen
