adaptations of eukaryotic cells Flashcards

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what are some examples of specialised eukaryotic cells

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red blood cells
sperm cells
nerve cells
white blood cells
epithelial cells
fat cells

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what is a specialised cell

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a cell that can get rid of oraganisms or change their shape to carry out its function in a more efficient way

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how is a nerve cell specialised

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they are long so they can get messages to the brain quickly

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how are white blood cells specialised

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they can change their shape to engluf pathogens

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how is a sperm cell specialised

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it has a tail for movement
it has a lot of mitrochondria to give it energy

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how are epithelial cells specialised

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they have lots of villi to increase surface area

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how are fat cells specialised

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they store lipids and turn them into energy when needed

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how are red blood cells specialised

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they havent got a nucleus so they have more space to carry oxygen around the body
they have a concave structure to maximise surface area to absob oxygen

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