1.10 Specialised Cells & Differentiation

1.10 Specialised Cells and Differentiation

This lesson covers:

• What 'specialised' cells are
• The process of  'differentiation

Notes:

• Specialised cells = cells that have a specific job in the body
• Specialised cells have adaptations that make it perfect for its job
• Differentiation = the process by which cells become specialised

Specialised cells examples:

Red blood cell: Transports oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues for aerobic respiration.

Adaptations: Contains haemoglobin…