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Ch3.3 Worksheet

This worksheet focuses on cell adaptation, including key terms related to cell specialization and functions. It includes fill-in-the-blank exercises, matching activities, true or false questions, and short answer prompts about various cell types and their adaptations. The document aims to reinforce understanding of how different cells are structured to perform specific roles in the body.

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Ch3.3 Worksheet

This worksheet focuses on cell adaptation, including key terms related to cell specialization and functions. It includes fill-in-the-blank exercises, matching activities, true or false questions, and short answer prompts about various cell types and their adaptations. The document aims to reinforce understanding of how different cells are structured to perform specific roles in the body.

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Chapter 3.

3 Adaptation in Cells – Student Worksheet

Part A: Key Terms (Fill in the Blanks)

Fill in the blanks using the words in the box:


stem cells, differentiate, chloroplasts, haemoglobin, cilia, specialized, photosynthesis, nucleus

1. Cells that have not yet become specialized are called ________________.

2. Red blood cells do not have a ________________ to carry more oxygen.

3. The green part of palisade cells that helps in photosynthesis is called ________________.

4. ________________ is the red pigment in red blood cells that carries oxygen.

5. Cells with ________________ help move mucus and dust out of the throat.

6. A ________________ cell has a structure that helps it do a specific job.

7. Palisade cells carry out ________________.

8. Stem cells ________________ into different types of specialized cells.

Part B: Match the Cell to Its Adaptation

Draw lines to match each cell type to its special feature:

Cell Type Special Feature

Red blood cell A. Long extension to pass messages

Nerve cell B. Hair-like structures to move mucus

Ciliated epithelial C. No nucleus; biconcave shape

Palisade cell D. Found in leaves; contains many chloroplasts

Root hair cell E. Long and thin to grow between soil particles

Part C: True or False

Write T if the sentence is true and F if it is false.

1. Stem cells are already specialized. _____

2. Nerve cells help transmit electrical signals. _____


3. Ciliated cells are found in the blood. _____

4. Root hair cells help absorb water from soil. _____

5. Red blood cells have a biconcave shape. _____

Part D: Short Answer Questions

Answer the questions in complete sentences.

1. What is the function of skin cells?

2. Why do palisade cells have many chloroplasts?

3. How does the shape of a red blood cell help its function?

4. Where are ciliated epithelial cells found and what do they do?

5. What does it mean for a cell to be “specialized”?

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