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The Specificity of Cell Signaling and Coordination of the Response

The explanation for the specificity exhibited in cellular responses to signals: different kinds of cells have different collections of proteins. (This is because different kinds of cells turn on different sets of genes). The response of a particular cell depends on its particular collection of signal receptor proteins, relay proteins, and proteins needed to carry out the response. Two cells that respond differently to the same signal differ in one or more of the proteins that handle and respond to the signal. Although cells A, B and C all have the same receptor protein, differences in other proteins account for their differences in responses.

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Do different cells have different genes?

If the cells are from one individual, all will have the same genes except their sex cells which have 1/2 the number. A dog will have different genes from a cat. The genes make the cat different from the dog and human.


Do different types off cells have different DNA?

No, all cells in an individual have the same DNA. However, different genes may be activated or silenced in different cell types, allowing them to carry out specific functions. This differential gene expression leads to cell specialization and diversity in function.


Why are some cells brain cells and others skin cells when the DNA is the same?

All body cells have the same DNA. They all play different roles because the brain sends them signals to do so. You can't have them all doing the same thing. Ex: If you only have skin cells, then what cells will make up your heart or liver or bones?


Do all animals have the same cells?

No, all animals do not have the same cells. There are many different types of animal cells with various functions and structures. Different animals have evolved to have specialized cells that suit their unique needs and environments.


Are all cells same and why?

Yes and no. They for the most part have the same basic organelles(organs for cells), but there are distinct differences. For example, a plant cell has a cell wall, an animal cell does not. Most cells will have a nucleus, mitochindria, and ribosomes, but will differ in appearance. What decides that is the DNA or RNA.

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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.


Are all cell the same if not what ways are they different?

All the cells are same in that they have the same genetic material in them. All the cells are different in that they perform the different functions as per allotted by genetic material.


Are animals cells the same as human cells?

Yes. We have different types of cells, such as blood, skin, muscle cells, etc. But we all have the same organelles in our cells


Are the cells the same?

Cells can be the same, but there are many, many different types of cells. These will be different depending on their function and location. For example, a cell found in cardiac tissue will be different to one found in liver tissue.


Do cells have the same shape?

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.


Which group of messengers exert their effects on cells within the same tissue but not necessarily the cells that secreted the mesenger though?

Paracrines


What is double spotting?

The same electronic signal tuned in at two different freq.


Are all the cells in the body the same?

no, not all the cells in the body are the same, they are all very different as they have different functions. A nervecell looks way different than a muscle cell and so on.


Do all cells have the same struction and function?

no because they are placed in different spots inside of your body, and if all of your cells did the same thing,your body would only have one function.


Do all cells have the same shape?

No, different cells can have different shapes depending on their function. Cells can be spherical, elongated, flat, or irregular in shape. The shape of a cell is often related to its specialized function in the body.


Why are human cells and anaimal different?

Animal cells and human cells are essentially the same with little differences


Why should cells in different shape and sizes?

All cells ARE NOT the same shape. Cells can be of diverse structures.