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SPECIALISED CELLS

SPECIALISED CELLS. Modifications of Cell Structure for Specific Functions. Objectives:. 1) Describe how some cells are modified for specific functions: A root hair cell - absorption A xylem vessel – conduction & support A red blood cell – oxygen transport

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SPECIALISED CELLS

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  1. SPECIALISED CELLS Modifications of Cell Structure for Specific Functions

  2. Objectives: 1) Describe how some cells are modified for specific functions: • A root hair cell - absorption • A xylem vessel – conduction & support • A red blood cell – oxygen transport 2) State the relationship between cell structure and function

  3. Types of Specialized Cells: • The Root Hair Cell • The Xylem Vessel • The Red Blood Cell

  4. The Root Hair Cell

  5. The Root Hair Cell

  6. The Root Hair Cell Water molecules Cytoplasm

  7. Long & narrow Largervacuole

  8. Do root hairs contain chloroplasts ? NO!!

  9. Absorption by root hair cell

  10. The Root Hair Cell

  11. The Xylem Vessel

  12. The Xylem Vessel

  13. Transport of water in xylem

  14. The Xylem Vessel

  15. The Xylem Vessel

  16. The Red Blood Cell Colour? • Shape?

  17. Red Blood Cell

  18. The Red Blood Cell

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