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The document outlines cell modifications that enable specialized functions in both plants and animals, emphasizing the process of cell differentiation and gene expression. It describes various specialized cells, including root hair cells, xylem, guard cells, red blood cells, sperm cells, and neurons, detailing their structures and functions. The learning objectives include understanding cell specialization and relating structural modifications to their respective functions.
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l4 Cell Modifications

The document outlines cell modifications that enable specialized functions in both plants and animals, emphasizing the process of cell differentiation and gene expression. It describes various specialized cells, including root hair cells, xylem, guard cells, red blood cells, sperm cells, and neurons, detailing their structures and functions. The learning objectives include understanding cell specialization and relating structural modifications to their respective functions.
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Describing Some Cell Modifications that Lead to Adaptation to Carry Out Specialized Functions General Biology 1 Bara oh poo 5 a Describing Some Cell Modifications that Lead to Adaptation to Carry Out Specialized Functions SS enced Learning Objectives After finishing the module, the learners should be able to: + determine how cells are modified or specialized; + identify some specialized cells in plants and animals; + relate the modification in cell structure to its new function; and * navigate websites for information Describing Some Cell Modifications that Lead to Adaptation to Carry Out eel Specialized Functions aE Recall Cell Differentiation A process by which a cell changes from one cell type to another which allows cell to perform different functions from its previous state. It is a complex process that involves large modifications in gene expression. Describing Some Cell Modifications that Lead to Adaptation to Carry Out Specialized Functions Sore eon) Specialized Cells Cells with the same set of genes from its parent cell but have different structures and functions. These differences arose due to variations on gene expression — a process where information carried by a gene is translated into a more useful product. Desig Some Cel Noster tendo Attn Cary Ost (ney List of Specialized Cells escrbing Some Cet Moan at Specatznd Fonesone 1 Adaptation Carty Ost xylem —_ root hair cells guard cells Ress net es ale atin Cty == y Root Hair Celis (/) Illustration ‘These are elongated cells found at the root's tip. The cell's modification is its large surface area which is, ideal for nutrients and water absorption. Se spss Ppremceis ® istaton ‘These are cells found in plant's stem which are responsible for transporting water. Ithas a hollow structure which allows uninterrupted flow of water. Desig Sor Cl Madson Lente abn to Cry Ou Seca retro y Guard Cells Drstration Guard cells are located around each stomata of plant leaves. These cells are responsible in facilitating gas ‘exchange and controling transpiration. ‘Desoting Sue ca neo ot Le Atpatin Cary Ox Ez] ®@ Illustration Open stoma Closed stoma ‘esoring Some Cel Macietone tLe to Adaptation o Cary Ou peal Fanos I= ~~+o@ Sperm Cells. Red Blood Cells fe, ; ae Neurons Descfing Some Cl Modan tht Lead oAdeptaton e Cary Out Specie Fancions Red Blood Cells (RBC’s) Itis one of the cell types that comprises our circulatory 0) Illustration system. RBC's are responsible for carrying oxygen from the Jungs to the other cells of the body. Desctting Sore Cot Medan hat Lead to A Red Blood Cells (RBC’s) Its biconcave and flexible disc shape is ideal for its specialized function. This structure increases the area for hemoglobin and oxygen and allows access: into tiny capillaries. ee Teeny Qunseeton reproductive call responsible for carrying the paternal chromosome a ‘during reproduction. ‘omece ‘Desay Some Cot Moscatons nat Lead te Aaapiaton Cary Out Spent Fon ea MIDPIECE TAIL (FLAGELLUM) (escrtng Some Cet Modteatons Spat Futons y Neurons senses ‘These are nerve cells responsible for sending information throughout the body. ‘They have modified long and sen branched cell body which allows coordinated and Uninterrupted travel of impulses. Lea Adaptation Cary Out “Le 1 Medications tht Lead to Attn fo Cay OA Deserbing Some Remember Root Hair Coll elongate cls atthe roa ps thet absorbs nutrients and water ar eee hollow cls inthe pan’ tem which alow eflecve transport of wate from ‘the roots othe other parts ofthe plant door structures for regulating Guard Cott ‘the lant through the stomata Qastoeg Same Col Maden at end Adstaon Cay Ont =e Remember Red Blood Cell biconcave and fexbl efor onygen ‘transport and hemogobin storage Sperm sinc cal body arts are responsible for penetrating the ovum, generating ‘enerty, and for movement Neuron yr % with moe long and branched cll % ‘body which allows coordinated and aed Unterrptedwavel of inpules, erring Same Cel Moston tens [Link] Cary Out Thank You!

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