Topic Eight (1.8.): Specialised cells

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By the end of this topic you should be able to:

  • describe examples of specialised plant  cells;
  • describe examples of specialised animal cells.

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Each cell type has slightly different features. Let's find out in this topic why they differ and how they are different.

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  • Read pages 18–19.
  • This is where you will identify a selection of specialised cells and learn an explanation for their adaptations.
  • Focus on root hair cells, ciliated cells and sperm cells and make sure that you can describe how their shape or adaptations help them to do their job.

VIEW - Cells PowerPoint (slides 8–16) Download VIEW - Cells PowerPoint (slides 8–16)

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Now we have finished looking at cells check your knowledge of cells:

COMPLETE - Cells Recap Worksheet Download COMPLETE - Cells Recap Worksheet

Bridge Icon.png Support activity for this topic

COMPLETE - B1 1.3 Interactive screen: Matchmaking (Kerboodle) Links to an external site.

Stretch Icon.png Extension activity for this topic

Want to know more about root hairs and how they are adapted to take up water?

WATCH - Root hairs and water (Twig) - [Not available on sample course]

To find out about some more specialised cells that aren’t discussed in much detail in the textbook have a look at the following webpage:

EXPLORE - Specialized Cells and Tissues (Discovering Life in Class) Links to an external site.

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CHECK - Cells Recap Worksheet - Mark Scheme Download CHECK - Cells Recap Worksheet - Mark Scheme