Nature & science · Age 11 · Quarter 2 – Cells, Microscopes & Deeper Life Processes
Specialised Cells – Shape Fits Function
Recognise that different cells have different shapes suited to their specific jobs.
Module
Quarter 2 – Cells, Microscopes & Deeper Life Processes
Age
Age 11
Duration
10 min
Questions
5
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Question 1
Multiple choice
Red blood cells are biconcave (doughnut-shaped with a dent on both sides). How does this shape help them?
Question 2
Multiple choice
Nerve cells (neurons) are very long with many branches. Why is this shape important?
Question 3
Multiple choice
Root hair cells have a long, thin hair-like extension. What is this extension for?
Question 4
True or false
All human cells have the same shape because they all have the same job.
Question 5
Matching
Match each specialised cell to its key adaptation.