Cell Specialisation

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Created on: 12-04-18 17:52

SPERM CELLS are specialised for REPRODUCTION

Long tail and streamlined head to help it swim to the egg. Mitochondria in the cell to provide energy needed. Carries enzymes in its head to digest through the egg cell membrane.

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NERVE CELLS are specialised for RAPID SIGNALLING

Function of nerve cells is to carry electrical signals from one part of the body to another  Cells are long (to cover more distance) and have branched connections at their ends to connect to other nerve cell and form a network throughout the body.

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MUSCLE CELLS are specialised for CONTRACTION

Function of muscle cells are to contract quickly  Cells are long (to have space to contract) and contain lots of mitochondria to generate energy needed for concentration.

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ROOT HAIR CELLS are specialised for absorbing WATER and MINERALS

Grow into long "hairs" that stick out into the soil . Gives the plant a big surface area for absorbing water and mineral irons from the soil. 

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PHLOEM and XYLEM CELLS are specialised for TRANSPORTING SUBSTANCES

Phloem and xylem cells form phloem and xylem tubes, which transport food and water around plants. To form tubes, the cells are long and joined end to end . Xylem cells are hollow in the centre and phloem cells few subcellular structures.

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NERVE CELLS are specialised for RAPID SIGNALLING

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Function of muscle cells are to contract quickly  Cells are long (to have space to contract) and contain lots of mitochondria to generate energy needed for concentration.

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Grow into long "hairs" that stick out into the soil . Gives the plant a big surface area for absorbing water and mineral irons from the soil. 

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