Cell Specialisation and Differentiation
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What is the function of a sperm cell?
To get the male DNA to the female DNA
What are the adaptations of a sperm cell?
Long tail - To help it swim to the egg,
Lots of mitochondria - To provide the energy needed,
Enzymes - To digest through the egg cell membrane
What is the function of a nerve cell?
To carry electrical signals from one part of the body to another
What are the adaptations of the nerve cell?
Long - covers more distance,
Branched connections - connects to other nerve cells and form a network throughout the body
What is the function of a muscle cell?
To contract quickly.
What are the adaptations of a muscle cell?
Long - More space to contract
What is the function of a root hair cell?
To absorb water and mineral ions from the soil
What are the adaptations of a root hair cell?
They have a big surface area for absorption.
What is differentiation?
The process by which a cell changes to become specialised for carrying out its functions
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