Specialised Cells

1. The shape of the red blood cell is circular, flat and _____.
4. The red pigment in red blood cells.
7. Specialised cell that transports water and dissolved mineral ions.
8. Large numbers of this cell organelle are found in root hair cells, that release energy to aid in absorption of dissolved mineral salts.
10. The red blood cell functions to _____ oxygen.
14. The elongated structure known as a _____ in root hair cells.
15. Xylem vessels are ____ as they do not contain protoplasm

2. This cell organelle is absent in root cells (as they are underground - no sunlight).
3. Xylem vessels specialise is _____ of water and dissolved mineral salts.
5. Waterproof and strong substance that provides xylem vessel with mechanical support.
6. This cell organelle is absent in red blood cells to allow more "red pigment" to be packed into the cell.
9. The root ____ cell is a specialised cell that functions to absorb water and dissolved mineral salts in soil.
11. The root hair cell functions to ______ water and dissolved mineral salts.
12. The gas that is transported by red blood cells.
13. Xylem vessels are _____, which provides a space for water and dissolved mineral salts to flow in.