Specialised Cells
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- Created by: Ellen Billingham
- Created on: 19-12-15 11:08
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- Specialised Cells
- Cells have adaptations to help them carry out a function
- E.g. cells with lots of mitochondria must need lots of energy
- E.g. cells with lots of ribosomes must make a lot of protein
- Cone cells in the eye
- Light sensitive
- Connect with optic nerve to allow sight
- Mesophyll cells in leaves
- Trap a lot of light to increase photosynthesis
- Root hair cells in plants
- Increase the surface area of the root
- Water and minerals absorbed more easily
- Close to xylem tissue
- Transport water/mineral ions through plant
- Increase the surface area of the root
- Cells have adaptations to help them carry out a function
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