specializedd Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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Root hair cell
A
Absorbs water and minerals from the soil; has a large surface area.
2
Q
Muscle cell
A
Contracts and relaxes to cause movement in the body.
3
Q
Red blood cell
A
Carries oxygen around the body using haemoglobin; has no nucleus for more space.
4
Q
Nerve cell
A
Carries electrical messages/signals throughout the body; has long extensions (axons).
5
Q
Egg cell (ovum)
A
Female sex cell; contains nutrients for the embryo and half the genetic material.
6
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Sperm cell
A
Male sex cell; has a tail for swimming and carries half the genetic material.
