Specialised Cells activity - Free Printable

- Name of cell: red blood cell
- Function of cell: Transports oxygen
- Specialised structure: Has haemoglobin in its cytoplasm
- How is it adapted for that function: Haemoglobin carries oxygen

- Name of cell: root hair cell
- Function of cell: Absorbs water and Mineral from soil
- Specialised structure: has a long extension
- How is it adapted for that function: allows water to move into cell

- Name of cell: ciliated cell
- Function of cell: Stops bacteria getting into lungs
- Specialised structure: has tiny, thread-like cilia alongedge
- How is it adapted for that function: Mucus traps bacteria

- Name of cell: Palisade cell
- Function of cell: Make food by photosynthesis
- Specialised structure: has many chloroplasts
- How is it adapted for that function: Chlorophyll absorbs energy

- Name of cell: ciliated cell
- Function of cell: Carries electrical signals
- Specialised structure: has a long axon
- How is it adapted for that function: Allows electrical signals to travel