Special Cells

Question 1

Sperm

Answer 1

Job: to carry half genetic info from male to fertilize ovum
Adaptation: long tail, swims quickly, lots of mitochondria to make tail work

Question 2

Muscle

Answer 2

Job: contracting and pulling
Adaptation: get shorter

Question 3

Red blood cells

Answer 3

Job: carry oxygen around the body
Adaptation: large surface area, hemoglobin

Question 4

Nerve cell

Answer 4

Job : To generate a impulse

Adaptation : Transfers info quickly

Question 5

Root hair cell

Answer 5

Job : Absorb water , nutrients and minerals

Adaptation : Big surface area , easy to absorb more stuff

Question 6

Xylem cell

Answer 6

Job : Transportation of water

Adaptation : Ends of cell missing making a straw like tube so water passes up easily.