Root hair cell
Absorbs water and minerals from the soil; has a large surface area.
Muscle cell
Contracts and relaxes to cause movement in the body.
Red blood cell
Carries oxygen around the body using haemoglobin; has no nucleus for more space.
Nerve cell
Carries electrical messages/signals throughout the body; has long extensions (axons).
Egg cell (ovum)
Female sex cell; contains nutrients for the embryo and half the genetic material.
Sperm cell
Male sex cell; has a tail for swimming and carries half the genetic material.