Cells

• Definition of a cell
• Types of cells
• Examples of cells

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Cells
• What are cells?

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Cells
1. The cell is a basic unit of life.
2. The simplest unit of life.
3. The building blocks of life.

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Types of cells
• Plant cell
• Animal cell

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Cell specialization
• Is also known as cell differentiation, the process by which generic
(common) cells change into specific cells meant to do certain tasks
within the body.
• Stem cells are specialized to replace cells that are worn out in the
body.

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Examples of Plant Cells
• Xylem cells
• Phloem cells
• Guard cells
• Root hair cells

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Xylem Cells
What is the function of the xylem cells?

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Xylem Cells
Transport water and mineral from the soil to the leaves.

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Phloem Cells
What is the function of the phloem cell?

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Phloem Cells
Transport plant food from the leaves to the rest of the plant.

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Guard Cells
What is the function of the guard cells?

Stomata

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Guard Cells
Controls the opening and closing of the stomata to allow carbon
dioxide in and oxygen out during photosynthesis.
Controls the opening and closing of stomata during transpiration
(removal of excess water from the plant).

Stomata
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Root Hair Cells
What is the function of the root hair cells?

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Root Hair Cells
Help to absorb water and minerals from the soil.

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Allium (purple onion)

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Rhoeo discolor

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Elodea

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Examples of Animal Cells
• Epithelial cells
• Sperm cell
• Egg/ ovum
• Nerve cell
• Muscle cell
• Red blood cell
• White blood cell

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Epithelial Cells
Help with secretion, selective absorption, protection, transport and
sensing.

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Sperm Cell
What is the function of the sperm cell?

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Sperm Cell
Contains half the number of chromosomes from the male parent, to
form an organism.

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Egg / Ovum
What is the function of the egg cell?

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Egg / Ovum
Contains half the number of chromosomes from the female parent, to
form an organism.

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Nerve Cell
What is the function of the nerve cell?

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Nerve Cell
Helps to transmit nerve impulses or information.

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Muscle Cell
What is the function of the muscle cells?

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Muscle Cell
Help to produce force and motion or it helps us to move.

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Red Blood Cells- Erythrocytes
What is the function of the RBCs?

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Red Blood Cells- Erythrocytes
Transport oxygen, hormone, nutrients, waste etc. around the body.

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White Blood Cells- Leukocytes
What is the function of the WBCs?

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White Blood Cells- Leukocytes
Help to fight against infections and diseases.

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