- Specialised cells are cells with special shapes or

Specialised Cells features to help adapt to a certain job in the

organism.

Root Hair Cell

Root hair cells are cells in
Ciliated Cells
plants. They uptake water and
nutrients from the Ciliated cells have tiny
rhizosphere. hair like structures.
- no chloroplasts are present These hairs trap dust
- increases surface area of and bacteria. Its
cell to ensure maximum function is to move the
absorption of water and mucus in the trachea
mineral ions and bronchi
- thins walls to ensure quick
- tiny hair like
movement of water
structures are called
cilia

Neuron
A neuron is a nerve cell. They are
specialised to transmit information Egg Cells
throughout the body.
- Dendrite: appendages that are designed The egg cell is the female
to receive communication from other cells. reproductive cell. Its function is to
- Axon: carries nerve impulses away from carry the set of chromosomes
the body. contributed by the female and
- Myelin: Layer or sheath that forms around create the right environment to
nerves. enable fertilisation.
- also known as 'ovum'
- contains lots of cytoplasm which
has nutrients for growth of early
Red Blood Cell embryo
- haploid nucleus contains genetic
material for fertilisation
Red blood cells are
- cell membrane changes after
components of the blood. fertilisation so no more sperm can
Their job is to transport enter
oxygen from our lungs to
the rest of our bodies. It
contains haemoglobin
which helps them carry
oxygen. Fact
- no nucleus Palisade They are packed together closely, to
- creates more space for Mesophyll maximise light absorption.
oxygen
Cells
The palisade mesophyll
cell is where most of
Sperm Cells photosynthesis happens
in the leaf. They contain
The sperm cell is the male reproductive cell. a lot of chloroplasts.
Its function is to reach the ovum and fuse with - Chloroplast : converts
light energy into
it.
chemical energy
- Acrosome : A membrouse organelle. (photosynthesis)
Contains Hydrolytic enzymes which help it - Cell wall : Gives the
penetrate the egg cell. cell it's shape and
- Flagellum: used for movement or sensory support
organelle. - vacuole : contains sap
- (water and nutrients)

Nucleus : controls the cell, contains dna

Cell membrane : controls what enters and exits the cell
Melissa Rudin, Rosie Thuya Mitochondria : where respiration takes place
Ribosomes : contain protein
Cytoplasm : a thick solution that fills each cell.