What is a specialized cell and what is an unspecialized cell?

1 Answer
Mar 7, 2017

Refer to the explanation.

Explanation:

A specialized cell has a unique and important structure to perform a special job e.g. root hair cell has a long protrusion for more absorption of water and minerals (like magnesium and nitrate ions).
http://igbiologyy.blogspot.in/2012/12/19-active-transport_5.html

Non specialized cells contain the basic organelles for performing normal tasks. An example is stem cells.

This diagram shows the organells of a non specialised animal cell (left one ) and a non-speacilsed plant cell (right one).

https://www.slideshare.net/misstrinawong/cell-structure-and-organisation