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Specialised Cells Worksheet
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Specialised Cells Worksheet
A team of cells is at work in a growing seedling and a runner’s body. Read each cell’s clues, then use its features to explain how it does its job.
Cell jobs
Specialised cells have features that help them carry out particular functions. Use the clues and your science knowledge.
1.A red blood cell travels through the body carrying oxygen. Which feature helps it carry lots of oxygen?
- It contains haemoglobin, which binds to oxygen.
- It has a long tail to swim.
- It has a large surface area for absorbing water.
- It contracts to pull bones.
2.A nerve cell carries messages between parts of the body. Name one feature of a nerve cell that helps messages travel over long distances, and explain how it helps.
3.Match each cell to its main job.
- Muscle cell
- Sperm cell
- Root hair cell
- Moves towards and fertilises an egg cell
- Absorbs water and mineral ions from soil
- Contracts to cause movement
4.Complete the explanation: A root hair cell has a long, thin extension. This gives it a larger , helping it absorb more from the soil.
5.True or false? A sperm cell’s tail helps it swim towards an egg cell.
TrueFalse
Structure and function
Look closely at the clues. A cell’s structure is not random: its features help it meet the needs of its job.
6.A muscle cell can shorten and relax. Explain how this ability helps a person move.
7.A student says, “All cells in a multicellular organism do the same job.” Explain why this is incorrect.
8.A plant’s roots grow through damp soil. Predict what might happen if its root hair cells had no long extensions. Explain your reasoning.
9.Choose one specialised cell from this worksheet. Describe two features of its structure and link each feature to its function.
10.Design a new specialist for a fictional organism that lives in very cold, dark water. Give the cell a job and describe one feature that would help it do that job.
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