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Specialised Cells

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What is the function of the egg cell?   show
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show Egg has a haploid number of chromosomes and a large food store to support developing embryo.  
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What is the function of the sperm cell?   show
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How is sperm cell adapted to its function?   show
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What is the function of the root hair cell?   show
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How is root hair cell adapted to its function?   show
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show Because root hair cell is usually found underground, where there is no sun light.  
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What is the function of xylem cells?   show
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How are xylem cells adapted to their function?   show
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show To transport sugars UP and DOWN the plant from the leaves.  
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show They are living cells supported by companion cells. They have sieve plates at the ends.  
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show To carry MORE oxygen around the body.  
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show They have a large surface area, biconcave shape, do not have a nucleus and contain hemoglobin.  
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show To receive and pass on electrical signals.  
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show They have long thin dendrites and can form many connections with the other nerve cells.  
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What is a tissue?   show
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show A group of tissues working together to perform the same function.  
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show A group of organs working together.  
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show cell - tissue - organ - organ system - organism.  
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What are the unspecialised cells in animals called?   show
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show meristems.  
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Where are stem cells found in the body?   show
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Where are meristems found in a plant?   show
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What is the role of unspecialised cells?   show
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What can stem cells potentially be used for?   show
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