Cell Specialisation (OCR GCSE Biology A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What is the process by which cells gain new structures to perform specific functions?
What is the process by which cells gain new structures to perform specific functions?
Differentiation
How often do most animal cells differentiate?
How often do most animal cells differentiate?
Once early on
What adaptation helps sperm cells swim to the egg cell?
What adaptation helps sperm cells swim to the egg cell?
Streamlined head and long tail
What is the function of the acrosome in sperm cells?
What is the function of the acrosome in sperm cells?
Penetrate the egg cell membrane
What is the function of the long axon in nerve cells?
What is the function of the long axon in nerve cells?
Carry impulses over long distances
Where are neurotransmitters produced in nerve cells?
Where are neurotransmitters produced in nerve cells?
Nerve endings with mitochondria
Which proteins enable muscle cells to contract?
Which proteins enable muscle cells to contract?
Myosin and actin
What substance do muscle cells store for respiration?
What substance 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?
Osmosis
How do root hair cells absorb mineral ions from the soil?
How do root hair cells absorb mineral ions from the soil?
Active transport
What is the function of lignin in xylem cells?
What is the function of lignin in xylem cells?
Strengthen cell walls and form tube
What is the role of companion cells in phloem?
What is the role of companion cells in phloem?
Provide energy to sieve cells