Nature & science · Age 11 · Quarter 2 – Cells, Microscopes & Deeper Life Processes
Cell Specialisation – Why Cells Differ
Explain why cells in multicellular organisms become specialised for different roles.
Module
Quarter 2 – Cells, Microscopes & Deeper Life Processes
Age
Age 11
Duration
10 min
Questions
5
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Question 1
Multiple choice
Cell specialisation means that cells:
Question 2
Multiple choice
Even though all cells in your body contain the same DNA, why do nerve cells look and work differently from muscle cells?
Question 3
Multiple choice
Sperm cells have a long tail (flagellum). What is this tail for?
Question 4
True or false
A red blood cell has no nucleus in its mature form, which allows more space to carry haemoglobin and oxygen.
Question 5
Matching
Match each specialised cell to the specific feature that helps it do its job.