Type of Cells

Sperm Cell

Designed to fertilise eggs. It has a tail to swim to the egg to fertilise the egg.

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Xylem Cell

Transport substances around a plant. To form tubes they cells are joined end to end. Hollow in the centre

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Pholem Cell

Transport substances around a plant. To form tubes they cells are joined end to end. Very few sub-cellular structures so substances can flow through.

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Muscle Cell

To contract Long cells to have space to contract

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Root Hair Cell

Designed for absorbing water and minerals Has a thin cell wall to help absorb minerals

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Nerve Cell (Neurone)

To carry nerve impulses to different parts of the body Can carry electrical signals

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Red Blood Cell

Designed to carry oxygen Large surface area for oxygen to pass through.

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Transport substances around a plant. To form tubes they cells are joined end to end. Hollow in the centre

Xylem Cell

Transport substances around a plant. To form tubes they cells are joined end to end. Very few sub-cellular structures so substances can flow through.

To contract Long cells to have space to contract

Designed for absorbing water and minerals Has a thin cell wall to help absorb minerals

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