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Examples of specialized cells in animal
These are cells modified to perform a particular function. They become suited or adapted for particular functions by modifying either their size, or shape, etc.
i)Red blood cells
in blood These transport oxygen in our bodies.
ii) Sperm cells
These fuses with the ovum to form a zygote during fertilization
iii) Ovum or egg
This is the female reproductive cell that fuses with a sperm to form a zygote.
iv) White blood cells
This defends the body against infections and diseases
iv) Platelets
These are used for blood clotting.
Examples of specialized cells in plants.
i) Root hair cells
They are found in plant roots
They absorb water and mineral salts from the soil
ii)Palisade cells
These are found in leaves of green plants
They carry out the process of photosynthesis
iii) Guard cells
They are found in green leaves
They control the opening and closing of stomata in leaves