level: 3.5 Cell specialisation and organisation
Questions and Answers List
level questions: 3.5 Cell specialisation and organisation
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Specialised meaning | - Cells having specific adaptations to help them carry out their functions |
| Formation of tissues | - A group of cells from the same origin carrying out a similar function |
| Examples of tissues | - Epithelial tissue - Xylem |
| Epithelial tissue | - Sheets of cells - Line the surfaces of organs - Protective |
| Xylem tissue | - Transports water and ions throughout plant |
| Formation of organs | - Different tissues work together to form organs |
| Formation of organ systems | - Organs working together as a single unit |
| Human organ systems | - Digestive system - Respiratory system - Circulatory system |
| Organelle definition | - A structure within a cell that performs a specific function |
| Why is the inside of the cell separated into membrane bound compartments? | - Large surface area for enzyme activity - To separate chemical reactions |