1.11 - Specialised Cells and Differentiation

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How is a sperm cell adapted to its role?
Half as much genetic material as a normal cell, so that the sperm and egg together will have the normal amount.
Lots of mitochondria to provide he energy for movement
Flagellum to allow it to swim to reach the egg
Streamlined
Digestive enzymes in its head to break through the wall of the egg
What is differentiation?
The process by which cells are specialised