Specialised Cells Flashcards

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red blood cell function?

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to transport oxygen in the blood

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features of a red blood cell?

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  • contains the protein haemoglobin
  • no nucleus - more space for haemoglobin
  • biconcave shaped (pinched disk) to increase the surface area so oxygen can enter and leave the cell more rapidly
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sperm cell function?

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to transport male genetic material to the egg cell

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sperm cell features?

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  • flagellum (tail) - to allow the sperm cell to swim
  • many mitochondria - to provide the energy needed for swimming
  • acrosome - package of enzymes, to digest the jelly layer surrounding the egg cell
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palisade (leaf) cell function?

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to carry out photosynthesis

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palisade (leaf) cell features?

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  • many chloroplasts - trap light energy for photosynthesis
  • tall and thin - cells can pack tightly together so more of the light reaching the leaf is absorbed
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