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cell structure
cell differentiation and specialisation
speclised cells
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red blood cells
-contain
haemoglobin
, which carries oxygen
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no nucleus
to maximise space for oxygen
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biconcave
as surface area is maximised to carry as much oxygen as possible
sperm cell
-many
mitochondria
to produce enough energy for movement
-tail moves them towards egg
-pointy head to "brake" into egg
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nucleus
contains genetic material for fertilisation
muscle cells
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heart muscles
contact and relax to pump blood around body. never get tired
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skeletal muscle
is joined to bones. its cells contract to make bones move and joints bend.