- Cell Diagram: Red blood cell (biconcave disc)
Function: Carries oxygen.
Specialisation: Contains Haemoglobin.
- Cell Diagram: Neuron (nerve cell with dendrites and axon)
Function: Conducts electrical signals throughout the body.
Specialisation: Has dendrites at both ends of the cell.
- Cell Diagram: Root hair cell (long, thin projection from plant cell)
Function: Increases surface area for absorption of water and minerals.
Specialisation: Long and thin to absorb water from the soil.
- Cell Diagram: White blood cell (with irregular shaped nucleus)
Function: Fights germs in the body.
Specialisation: Has irregular shaped nucleus.
- Cell Diagram: Sperm cell (with head and long tail/flagellum)
Function: Carries 23 chromosomes to form a zygote.
Specialisation: Long flagellum for swimming.
- Cell Diagram: Muscle cell (long, striated fiber)
Function: Enables movement.
Specialisation: Long and thin, with a lot of mitochondria.
- Cell Diagram: Xylem vessel (long, hollow tube with thickened walls)
Function: Transports water.
Specialisation: Long, narrow, and hollow.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of specialized cells worksheet.
