Specialised Cells

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All answers in this crossword are cells.

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. . . pushing substances along, (such as mucus)
Cilia
1 of 10
Have many chloroplasts containing chlorophyll which traps light energy for photosynthesis
Palisade cell
2 of 10
Dead, hollow cell with strengthening rings
Xylem vessel
3 of 10
Special shape results in pore between the cells so that gases can enter and leave the leaf
Guard cell
4 of 10
Elongated to increase surface area for absorption of water and minerals
Root hair cell
5 of 10
Large and bulky - does not move on its own - just waits for sperm
Egg/ovum
6 of 10
Contain Haemoglobin (Hb) to combine with oxygen
Red blood cell
7 of 10
Tail and streamlined shape for swimming to find egg cell
Sperm
8 of 10
Can contract and relax
Muscle cell
9 of 10
Elongated part of cell to carry nerve impulses very quickly over long distances
Nerve cell
10 of 10

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Card 2

Front

Have many chloroplasts containing chlorophyll which traps light energy for photosynthesis

Back

Palisade cell

Card 3

Front

Dead, hollow cell with strengthening rings

Back

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Card 4

Front

Special shape results in pore between the cells so that gases can enter and leave the leaf

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Elongated to increase surface area for absorption of water and minerals

Back

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