Specialised cells (Edexcel GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What are specialised cells?
What are specialised cells?
Cells with structure adapted to function
What are the tiny hair-like structures on ciliated epithelial cells called?
What are the tiny hair-like structures on ciliated epithelial cells called?
Cilia
Where are ciliated epithelial cells commonly found?
Where are ciliated epithelial cells commonly found?
Lining of the respiratory tract
In how many directions do ciliated epithelial cells move substances?
In how many directions do ciliated epithelial cells move substances?
1 direction
What do cilia move up towards the throat in the respiratory system?
What do cilia move up towards the throat in the respiratory system?
Mucus
What does haploid nucleus mean in sperm cells?
What does haploid nucleus mean in sperm cells?
Half the number of chromosomes
What does the acrosome in a sperm cell contain?
What does the acrosome in a sperm cell contain?
Enzymes
Where are mitochondria located in a sperm cell?
Where are mitochondria located in a sperm cell?
Middle section
What is unique about the size of sperm cells in the human body?
What is unique about the size of sperm cells in the human body?
They are the smallest cells
What does the cytoplasm of an egg cell contain?
What does the cytoplasm of an egg cell contain?
Nutrients
What happens to the egg cell membrane after fertilisation?
What happens to the egg cell membrane after fertilisation?
Changes to prevent more sperm entering
What is unique about the size of egg cells in the human body?
What is unique about the size of egg cells in the human body?
One of the largest cells