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Importance of Cell Modification

Cell modification allows organisms to adapt to changing environments and compete with other organisms. Cell differentiation occurs after cell division where newly formed cells become structurally modified to perform specialized functions efficiently. Organisms evolved modified structures through evolution or were created with appropriate structures to fit their environments, allowing for greater colonization and complex life systems. Examples of specialized cells include red blood cells which carry oxygen, root hair cells which absorb water and minerals, and guard cells which open and close plant stomata.

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Importance of Cell Modification

Cell modification allows organisms to adapt to changing environments and compete with other organisms. Cell differentiation occurs after cell division where newly formed cells become structurally modified to perform specialized functions efficiently. Organisms evolved modified structures through evolution or were created with appropriate structures to fit their environments, allowing for greater colonization and complex life systems. Examples of specialized cells include red blood cells which carry oxygen, root hair cells which absorb water and minerals, and guard cells which open and close plant stomata.

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CELL MODIFICATION

Adaption and Evolution


Cell differentiation or specialisation
is a process that occurs after cell
division where the newly formed
cells are structurally modified so that
they can perform their function
CELL DIFFERENTIATION efficiently and effectively.
IMPORTANCE OF CELL
MODIFICATION

Cell modification allows organism to


adjust to the changing environment and
to survive competition among other
organisms by having the fittest features
in terms of structures and functions.

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IMPORTANCE OF CELL
MODIFICATION

Organisms evolved with


modified structures (evolution)
or created with appropriate
structures (creationism) to fit
the environment.
Advancements in structures
and functions allows
organisms to a greater freedom
for colonisation and other
complex life-supporting
systems.
SAMPLES OF SPECIALISED CELLS
RED BLOOD CELL

 Disc-like with no nucleus


 Made by the bone marrow
 Red pigment called haemoglobin
 With lifespan of four months
 Carries oxygen
ROOT HAIR CELLS

With large vacuoles


Contains many mitochondria
No chloroplasts
Absorbs water and mineral salts
Increase surface area
GUARD CELLS

Cells between a stoma


Opens and closes the stoma
MUSCLE CELLS

Elongated and elastic


With large number of
mitochondria
For contraction and relaxation
OTHER MODIFIED CELL FEATURES

Pili – to attach the cell to surfaces


Fimbrae – to attach the cell to surfaces
Flagellum – to move the cell
Sex pilus – receive genetic material from another cell
(escherichia coli.)
ACTIVITY #3

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