Biology Cell Specialization

What type of cells are adapted to perform a specific function?

• All cells

• Animal cells

• Plant cells

• Specialised cells

What is the term used to describe the transformation of an unspecialised cell into a specialised cell?

• Differentiation

• Adaptation

• Transformation

• Specialisation

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Root hair cells definition

• viral cells adapted to absorb water and minerals

• bacterial cells adapted to absorb water and minerals

• animal cells adapted to absorb water and minerals

• plant cells adapted to absorb water and minerals

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Phloem cells are

• plant cells adapted to transfer dissolved glucose from roots to leaves

• plant cells adapted to transfer dissolved glucose from leaves to other parts of the plant

• plant cells adapted to transfer water and minerals round the plant from theroots

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Xylem cells are........

• plant cells adapted to transfer water from roots to leaves and flowers

• plant cells adapted to transfer dissolved glucose from leaves to other parts of the plant

• plant cells adapted to transfer water from the leaves to roots and flowers

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What is a tissue?

• A group of different cells performing the same function

• A group of similar cells performing the same function

• A group of different cells performing the same function

• A group of different cells performing different functions

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What distinguishes stem cells from other cells?

• They are smaller in size

• They are specialised for a specific function

• They are unspecialised

• They have a shorter lifespan

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Stem cells differentiate into specialized cells to

• Increase their size

• Maintain self-renewal

• Form tissues and organs

• Eliminate waste products

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What is the primary function of tissues in multicellular organisms?

• To provide structural support

• To transport nutrients

• To carry out specific functions

• To store energy

Organs in multicellular organisms are composed of:

• only one type of cell

• only one type of tissue

• systems of organs

• multiple types of tissue