Part 1: Multiple Choice

1. What is a specialised cell?

A cell that can do many different jobs

A cell that has a specific structure to do a particular job

A cell that is larger than other cells

A cell that divides quickly

2. Which cell carries oxygen around the body?

White blood cell

Nerve cell

Red blood cell

Muscle cell

3. What is the main job of guard cells in plants?

To transport water

To control gas exchange through stomata

To absorb nutrients from soil

To support the plant structure

4. Which cells help plants absorb water and minerals from soil?

Xylem cells

Phloem cells

Root hair cells

Guard cells

Part 2: Fill in the Blanks

1. Complete the sentences about specialised cells:

a) _____________ cells are long and thin to carry electrical messages around the body.

b) _____________ blood cells fight infections and diseases in the body.

c) _____________ cells can contract and relax to help the body move.

d) _____________ transports water up from the roots to the leaves in plants.

e) _____________ transports sugar and nutrients around the plant.

2. Explain why red blood cells have no nucleus:

3. Describe one way that root hair cells are specially adapted for their function:

Part 3: Matching Activity

1. Match each specialised cell to its main function:

Nerve cell

White blood cell

Muscle cell

Xylem

Phloem

Transports sugar in plants

Contracts to create movement

Fights infection

Carries electrical messages

Transports water in plants

2. Draw and label a simple diagram of a red blood cell. Include two labels explaining its special features:

3. Choose THREE specialised cells and explain why their shape helps them do their job:

Specialised Cells Revision Worksheet

Specialised Cells Revision Worksheet

Part 1: Multiple Choice

Part 2: Fill in the Blanks

Part 3: Matching Activity

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