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Explain why stem cells can duplicate whereas cheek cells can't?
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∙ 13y ago
Because it cheek cells don't have the right DNA/BACTERIA
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoThat is just the way things are.
Stem cells are capable of making other cells but cheek cells have lost their ability to do that. This might be seen as a protection against cancer..
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Why are cheek cells different than the cell on your palm?
because cheek cells are part of an animal cell so it cannot be used and it is specialised whereas stem cells are part of a planet cell so it can be used a lot of times and it is not specialised
Why are onion cells in a sheet and cheek cells individual units?
Due to the techniques of obtaining the samples, onion cells remain intact in the tissue, but because cheek cells are obtained by rubbing a toothpick on your cheek, you are disrupting the cheek tissue, and instead of getting a sheet of cheek cells, you get individual cheek cells.
How do cheek cells know to be cheek cells?
they are able to be able to connect
What are the Characteristics of cheek cells leaf cells and onion cells?
cheek is eukaryotic multicellular and sexual
Are chloroplasts visible in onion and cheek cells?
No chloroplasts in cheek and onion cells
Why are cheek cells different than the cell on your palm?
because cheek cells are part of an animal cell so it cannot be used and it is specialised whereas stem cells are part of a planet cell so it can be used a lot of times and it is not specialised
What is the differences of a human cheek cell and a leaf cell?
Liver Cells contain more Mitochondria than Cheek Cells because the Liver Cells need more energy, Liver Cells aid in Digestion and extract nutrients, whereas the Cheek protects against Bacteria and keeps the oral cavity moist, also cheek cells die and divide more often than Liver cells.
What are the sizes of cheek epithelial cells and elodea leaf cells?
The human epithelial cells are thick and boxlike whereas elodea cells are thin and platelike. The cells of elodea are rigid and rectangular in shape.
How is cheek cells similar to skin cells?
The cheek cells and skin cells are similar becuase they both are cells they are on the body.
Why are onion cells in a sheet and cheek cells individual units?
Due to the techniques of obtaining the samples, onion cells remain intact in the tissue, but because cheek cells are obtained by rubbing a toothpick on your cheek, you are disrupting the cheek tissue, and instead of getting a sheet of cheek cells, you get individual cheek cells.
Do cheek cells have vacuoles?
Cheek cells usually have a vacuole. The cheek cells are part of the human cells and are therefore classified as animal cells which usually have vacuoles.
Why are cheek cells replaced?
Why do cheek cells need to be constantly replaced?
How do cheek cells know to be cheek cells?
they are able to be able to connect
Are animal cheek cells the same shape as human cheek cells?
no
What kind of CELLS make your cheek?
The cheek contains muscle cells, covered by epithelial cells.
What are the Characteristics of cheek cells leaf cells and onion cells?
cheek is eukaryotic multicellular and sexual
Are chloroplasts visible in onion and cheek cells?
No chloroplasts in cheek and onion cells
