Red blood cell

Used to carry blood around the body

Features

• small and flexible, helps them to fit into small narrow places

• very thing membrane so they can absorb gasses ( AKA Oxegen) easier

Sperm cell

To fertilises female eggs and carry DNA

Features

• the long tail helps it to swim

• sharp & aromatic head helps with speed and crack into the head

Nerve cell

Sends electrical warning signals to the brain

Features

• the fat around the tail helps to make the message fast

• branches to help make them pass the message on

Muscle cell

made to contract and relax for movement

Features

• a lot of mitochondria for energy

• can contract very quickly

Root hair cells

helps plants to absorb water

Features

• large surface helps it absorb a lot of water

• a lot of mitochondria help it to have a lot of energy

Xylem cell

transports water and minerals around the plant

Features

• long hollow tubes

• thing cell membrane, allows water to seep through easy

Phloem

Moves food the plant has created for its self

Features

• sleeve tubes made for transport

• leave sleeve has a rounded end