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Specialised Cells

(GCSE Standard) Functions and adaptations of specialised animal and plant cells

Cell NameCell FunctionCell adaptation
Red Blood Cell Carries oxygen around the body No nucleus and a dimple shape (bio-concave) for larger surface area
Nerve Cell (Neuron) Transmit and store information via electrical signals Many connecting side branches
White blood Cell Engulf and destroy harmful bacteria Cytoplasm can flow
Ciliated Windpipe Cell Keep trachea clear of dust Tiny hairs moving from side to side
Sperm Cell Fertilise egg cell Powerful tail
Root Hair cell Absorbs water from soil Hair like extension to increase surface area
Phloem Sieve Cell Transports sugars around the plant Pores at end and lack of organelles for continuous flow
Palisade Cell Performs photosynthesis Many chloroplasts
Xylem Vessel Cell Transport water up from roots to stem Lignin for structure. Hollow tubes made from dead cells
Upper Epidermal Cell Top layer of leaf, prevents water loss Almost transparent thin, shiny layer of cells
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