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Do the cells in many-celled organism often have different sizes and shapes?
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∙ 12y ago
With cells, the rule of thumb is, structure defines function. Different cells throughout the body perform different functions. To perform these functions, they need different shapes. They all have the same DNA, but different "blueprints" are activated depending on where they are in the body.
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∙ 9y ago
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Why do cells have different shapes?
To perform different specialized tasks.
Why are muscle nerve and nerve cells different shapes?
Their different shapes help them to perform their various functions (jobs)
Why do cells have different shapes and appearance?
because they all of different type of functions
Why are there different cells in a multicellular organism?
Specialization.
How can you describe the similar cells that make up the make up epidermis tissue in the leaf and how other tissues have different shapes of cells?
The similar cells that make up epidermis tissue is chloroplasts. Other tissues have different shapes of cells because the chloroplasts are bigger so it is a different size than other tissues cells.
How do plant cells have different shapes?
To perform different functions plant cells assume different shapes
What does cells and organism different?
Organism is made of cells but cell is not made of organism thts why cell and org are different.
Why are nerve cells and muscle cells different shapes?
they are different shape s because they are different cells
Why are shapes and sizes of cell different?
Cells are different shapes and sizes because they have different functions. The functions dictate the shapes and sizes.
Why do cells have different shapes?
To perform different specialized tasks.
Can cells be different sixes and shapes?
Yes cells can be different sizes and shapes. There are also 2 different types of cells Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic. The difference is that Prokaryotic are single cellar and also are bacteria cells. Eukaryotic cells are multi cellar and also are animal and plant cells.
Why are muscle nerve and nerve cells different shapes?
Their different shapes help them to perform their various functions (jobs)
What are the different shapes of cells that make food in plants?
Chlorenchyma and palisade cells
Why do cells have different shapes and appearance?
because they all of different type of functions
Why are there different cells in a multicellular organism?
Specialization.
What determines the shapes of different types of Cells?
Cell shapes are Genetically Determined by and through Biochemistry.
Do cells have the same?
No, all cells have different shapes. The blood cells and skin cells are definitely different! Also, plant and animal cells are different: plant cells are box-like shaped.
