cell specialisation

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  • palisade mesophyll cells are specialized because they have...
    • many chloroplasts
    • large vacuole
    • thin cell wall
    • large surface area
  • how does many chloroplasts help with the palisade cell function?

    rate of photosynthesis is increased
  • how does the vacuole help with the palisade cell function?
    allows more light absorbtion and helps to store sugar and starch
  • how does having a thin cell wall help the palisade cell with its function?

    allows quick diffusion of CO2
  • root hair cells are specialized because they have:

    • many mitochondria
    • large vacuole
    • root hairs
  • what is the role of a root hair cell?
    to absorb water and mineral ions from the soil
  • how does having many mitochondria help with the function of a root hair cell?

    provides energy for active transport
  • how does having root hairs help with the function of a root hair cell?

    increased surface area to absorb more minerals and ions
  • neutrophils are specialized because....

    • they have a large lobed nucleus
    • have many lysosomes
    • have surface receptors
  • how does lysosomes help neutrophils with their function?

    digestion of foreign substances
  • Phagocytosis
    A process where a cell engulfs and digests large particles, such as foreign substances, waste, or damaged cellular components.
  • the function of neutrophils is to destroy invading microorganisms by phagocytosis, releasing enzymes into the phagosome which digest the contents.
  • how does the flexibility of a neutrophil help it with its function?

    can squeeze through capiliary walls
  • what makes red blood cells specialized?

    • biconcave shape
    • does not have nucleus
    • contains haemoglobin
    • thin cell wall
  • red blood cells are biconcave disc shape so they can fit easily between capillary walls and increase surface area for gas exchange