Cell Specialisation (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What process allows cells to gain new structures to perform specific functions?
What process allows cells to gain new structures to perform specific functions?
Differentiation
How does differentiation differ between animals and plants?
How does differentiation differ between animals and plants?
Most animal cells differentiate once
What is the main function of sperm cells?
What is the main function of sperm cells?
Carry male's DNA to the egg cell
What does the acrosome in a sperm cell contain?
What does the acrosome in a sperm cell contain?
Digestive enzymes
Why do sperm cells have many mitochondria?
Why do sperm cells have many mitochondria?
To provide energy for movement
What is the main function of nerve cells?
What is the main function of nerve cells?
Transmit electrical signals quickly
What is the purpose of the long axon in nerve cells?
What is the purpose of the long axon in nerve cells?
Carry impulses over long distances
What do mitochondria in nerve endings produce?
What do mitochondria in nerve endings produce?
Neurotransmitters
Which proteins enable muscle cells to contract?
Which proteins enable muscle cells to contract?
Myosin and actin
What do muscle cells store for respiration?
What do muscle cells store for respiration?
Glycogen
How do root hair cells absorb water from the soil?
How do root hair cells absorb water from the soil?
By osmosis
What does the large permanent vacuole in root hair cells do?
What does the large permanent vacuole in root hair cells do?
Speed up water movement
What do xylem cells transport from roots to shoots?
What do xylem cells transport from roots to shoots?
Water and mineral ions
What does lignin deposition do in xylem cells?
What does lignin deposition do in xylem cells?
Strengthens walls and creates a tube
What role do companion cells play in phloem?
What role do companion cells play in phloem?
Provide energy to sieve cells