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Is a blood cell a specialised cell?

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Yes

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Are blood cells 'specialised' cells?
yes they are specialised cells
Why is a blood cell a specialised cell?
It is because it is motile and carries nutrients e.g oxygen round the entire body.
Is a red blood cell a specialised cell?
yes, in that it has no plasticity.
Why is a red blood cell a specialised cell?
its a specialised cell because its characteristics are adapted to its function. for example, the red blood cell is round and flat so it can carry oxygen efficiently
How are sperm cells nerve cells red blood and white blood cells specialised?
Sperm cells have a long, thin tail to propel them cells to the egg. Masses of mitochondria provide the necessary ATP to make the journey. Nerve cells or neurones are coated in a myelin sheath to...