Cell Specialisation (OCR GCSE Biology A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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What do cells gain through differentiation?
What do cells gain through differentiation?
New structures to perform specific functions
Sperm cell function
Sperm cell function
Carry male DNA to egg cell for reproduction
Sperm cell adaptations for swimming
Sperm cell adaptations for swimming
Streamlined head and long tail
Sperm cell structure with digestive enzymes
Sperm cell structure with digestive enzymes
Acrosome
Nerve cell function
Nerve cell function
Transmit electrical signals quickly across the body
Long projection in nerve cell carrying impulses
Long projection in nerve cell carrying impulses
Axon
Proteins in muscle cells for contraction
Proteins in muscle cells for contraction
Myosin and actin
What muscle cells store for respiration
What muscle cells store for respiration
Glycogen
Process root hair cells use to absorb water
Process root hair cells use to absorb water
Osmosis
Process root hair cells use for mineral ions
Process root hair cells use for mineral ions
Active transport
Root hair cell adaptation for absorption
Root hair cell adaptation for absorption
Large surface area from root hairs
Xylem cell function
Xylem cell function
Transport water & mineral ions from roots to shoots
Substance deposited in xylem to strengthen walls
Substance deposited in xylem to strengthen walls
Lignin
Phloem cell function
Phloem cell function
Transport photosynthesis products throughout plant
Phloem structure formed by cell walls for movement
Phloem structure formed by cell walls for movement
Sieve plates