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Where are natural polymers produced?
from both plants and animals
Do Polymers come from plants?
Plants do make and use some polymers (e.g. starch, cellulose etc.), as do some animals (e.g. spider silk) but most of what we know as polymers are artificial (e.g. polyethylene, nylon etc.).
How are the major polymers stored in plants and animals?
In plants, the major polymers (carbohydrates such as cellulose and starch) are stored in the form of starch granules in specialized plant organs like roots, tubers, and seeds. In animals, the major polymers (such as glycogen) are stored in the form of glycogen granules primarily in the liver and muscles for rapid energy release when needed.
What is the difference between a bio-polymer and a synthetic polymer?
Bio-polymers are derived from renewable resources, such as plants and animals, and are biodegradable, while synthetic polymers are man-made from fossil fuels and are not biodegradable. Bio-polymers have a lower carbon footprint and are more environmentally friendly compared to synthetic polymers.
What is one way that protists differ from plants and animals?
One way protists differ from plants and animals is that they are typically single-celled organisms, whereas plants and animals are mostly multi-cellular. Additionally, protists exhibit a wider range of structural and functional diversity compared to plants and animals.
How does plant and animals cell differ?
one has legs and plants dont
How are polymers utilized in the structure and function of carbohydrates?
Polymers are used in carbohydrates to form long chains of sugar molecules. These chains provide structure and energy storage in living organisms. The most common carbohydrate polymer is cellulose, which makes up plant cell walls and provides structural support. Other examples include starch and glycogen, which serve as energy storage molecules in plants and animals, respectively. Overall, polymers play a crucial role in the structure and function of carbohydrates by providing stability and serving as a source of energy.
How do plants differ from animals in terms of locomotion?
Animals can walk while plants cannot but plants can also move but not in locomotion they can only bent or creep in search of sunlight.
How does mitosis differ in plants?
Plants have a structure called a cell plate which partitions the daughter cell from parent cell.
How do animals and plants differ in the way that they get energy?
Animals eat meat or plants for energy and plants go through process called Photosynthesis which makes sugar for the plant to eat.
How do plants and animals differ in the ways they obtain nitrogen?
Plants get it from bacteria which live associated with their roots who take atmospheric nitrogen and fixate it (nitrogen cycle). Animals can only get it by ingesting organic compounds which contain nitrogen, such as plants and other animals which have eaten plants.
What structure are found in plants cells that are not found in animals cell?
chlorophyll
