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When a cell is very thin what possible disadvantages might there be to such a cell shape?
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Reduced volume of cytoplasm to carry out normal cellular functions.
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Is the cell above a plant cell or an animal explain?
It is not possible to answer this without seeing 'the cell above'. - If it is a rigid shape, with a cell wall, large vacuole and little green organelles (chloroplasts) it is a plant cell - If it is an irregular 'fluid' shape, with no cell wall it is an animal cell
The hollow tubes of protein that help maintain the shape of the cell is what?
microtubules.... might be right
When a cell is very thin flat or narrow it can obtain nutrients more quickly what possible disadvantage might there be to such a cell shape?
Transportation. Being flat and thin makes it like a sail when it's trying to move around. A small, compact cell can move around easier, expending less energy.
Which part of the animal cell gives shape to the cell?
cell membrane The cells and organs surrounding it give the animal cell its shape. The membrane is totally flexible and confers no shape to the cell.
A plant cell's cell wall does something for the cell What does it do?
It gives the cell structure and shape
Why might a blood cell have a different shape than a muscle cell?
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What might a cell look like if it had no cytoskeleton?
The cytroskeleton holds everything within the cell and would eventually lose the shape as it holds the shape of the cell.
Why might a blood cell have a different shape than a muscle?
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Is the cell above a plant cell or an animal explain?
It is not possible to answer this without seeing 'the cell above'. - If it is a rigid shape, with a cell wall, large vacuole and little green organelles (chloroplasts) it is a plant cell - If it is an irregular 'fluid' shape, with no cell wall it is an animal cell
A living cell is not a simple geometric shape like a sphere or a cube. What sort of weird cell shape might increase the ratio of surface area to volume Would you be able to test this more complex shap?
A living cell is not a simple geometric shape like a sphere or a cube. What sort of weird cell shape might increase the ratio of surface area to volume Would you be able to test this more complex shape?
How has red blood cell adapted to membrane surface area?
The red blood cell's biconcave shape increases its surface area for diffusion. The lack of a nucleus makes this shape possible.
The hollow tubes of protein that help maintain the shape of the cell is what?
microtubules.... might be right
The shape of a plant cell?
A plant cell is usally oval or round. It might also be rectangular or polygon like. It seems smooth.
When a cell is very thin flat or narrow it can obtain nutrients more quickly. What possible disadvantage might there be to such a cell shape?
Transportation. Being flat and thin makes it like a sail when it's trying to move around. A small, compact cell can move around easier, expending less energy.
When a cell is very thin flat or narrow it can obtain nutrients more quickly what possible disadvantage might there be to such a cell shape?
Transportation. Being flat and thin makes it like a sail when it's trying to move around. A small, compact cell can move around easier, expending less energy.
Why does plant cell not lose shape even after losing water?
Since plant cells have a cell wall, their shape remains the same. However, the cell membrane and organelles would shrink if water is lost. Hence, the shape is maintained by the help of the cell wall. :)
How might cell shape affect cell function?
The shape of a cell will affect its surface area. The surface area of a cell dictates how much interaction the cell will have with its environment. Cells with high surface area are usually cells that require a lot of interaction with their environment. A cilliated cell in the lung is used to transfer oxygen in/out of the body.
