Session Three (1.1.3): Specialised Cells

 Introduction

In this session, you will learn how the cells relate to their specific function: ciliated epithelial cell (in respiratory tract), root hair cell (absorption), red blood cell (transport), palisade mesophyll cell (photosynthesis), sperm and egg cells (reproduction).

Reading

Read through and make notes on pages 9-10 of your coursebook.

Note that page 9 has a table showing the parts of the course in which you will study these types of cells again.

 Links

Now work through the following resources:

WATCH – Differentiation and Specialised Cells (YouTube) Links to an external site.

WATCH – Different types of cell (Twig) [Not available with sample course]

 Task

Create flash cards for the key words you have come across in the last two sessions (they are shown in orange boxes in the coursebook).

Review

Complete Question 5 on page 13.