Differentiation and Specialisation

• Differentiation is the process where a cell becomes specialised for its job.
• SPERM CELL

  
  

  • Reproduction
  • Contain enzymes to break egg cell membrane
  • Long tail(flagellum) to swim
  • Lots of mitochrondria for energy

  
• NERVE CELL

  
  

  • Rapidly carry electrical impulses
  • very long
  • Have dentrites to connect to other nerves

  
• MUSCLE CELL

  
  

  • To contract and relax
  • Long - have space to contract
  • Lots of mitochrondria for energy

  
• ROOT HAIR CELL

  
  

  • Absorbs nutrients and water
  • Large Surface area to increase absorption rate.
  • Mitochondria for active transport