Specialised cells Quiz
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1. Which cell is a hollow tube with no end walls?
- A. Palisade cell
- B. Root hair cell
- C. Xylem
- D. Nerve cell
2. Which adaptation gives a sperm cell the energy to swim?
- A. Many mitochondria
- B. A large food store
- C. A biconcave shape
- D. Many chloroplasts
3. Why do red blood cells have no nucleus?
- A. To make them heavier
- B. To release more energy
- C. To help them change shape
- D. To leave more room for haemoglobin
4. A cell has a very long axon and branched endings. What is it?
- A. Xylem cell
- B. Nerve cell
- C. Egg cell
- D. White blood cell
5. Which feature of a root hair cell helps absorb water?
- A. A long thin extension giving a large surface area
- B. Many chloroplasts
- C. A tail
- D. A biconcave shape