Cell Specialisation (OCR GCSE Biology A (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 many times do most animal cells differentiate during their lifetime?
How many times do most animal cells differentiate during their lifetime?
Once
What is the main function of sperm cells?
What is the main function of sperm cells?
Carry male DNA to egg for reproduction
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 function of the long axon in a nerve cell?
What is the function of the long axon in a nerve cell?
Carry impulses over long distances
Where in nerve cells are neurotransmitters produced?
Where in nerve cells are neurotransmitters produced?
Nerve endings with mitochondria
Which special proteins enable muscle cells to contract?
Which special 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
What is the function of the large permanent vacuole in root hair cells?
What is the function of the large permanent vacuole in root hair cells?
Speed up water movement
What is the function of lignin in xylem cells?
What is the function of lignin in xylem cells?
Strengthen walls and create continuous tube
What do companion cells provide to sieve cells in phloem?
What do companion cells provide to sieve cells in phloem?
Energy