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Certain cells like bacteria cannot become the cells of an animal like a dog because they have fundamental genetic and structural differences. Bacteria are prokaryotic cells, lacking a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while animal cells are eukaryotic with a defined nucleus and organelles. Additionally, bacteria have different metabolic pathways and cellular functions that are not compatible with the complex systems of animal cells. The genetic programming and cellular machinery of bacteria are not designed to perform the specialized functions required for animal cells to form tissues and organs.

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What can a plant cell do that no animal cell can?

Plant cells can use photosynthesis, in which it uses its chloroplasts (animal cells do not have chloroplasts) to change the energy from the sun into energy it can use. This is why plants do not have to eat: they get everything they need from sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide. Plant cells also have cell walls, chlorophyll, and a very large water vacuole that makes the cell very sturdy by containing water. ---- In other words, a plant can make its own food.


What are 5 facts about plant cells?

Plant cells have a rigid cell wall made of cellulose that provides structure and support. They contain specialized organelles called chloroplasts, which are responsible for photosynthesis and giving plants their green color. Vacuoles in plant cells are large, central structures that store water, nutrients, and waste products. Plant cells have a unique plasmodesmata network that allows for direct communication between neighboring cells. They do not have centrioles or lysosomes, which are present in animal cells.


How big are cells?

Cells vary in sizes, but the size of an average cell may be 10-150 Microns. Microns are 1/1,000 of 1 mm, which is VERY small. Some cells can get all the way down to nanometers which are 10x smaller than a micron. Microns can be abbreviated as mu


Why cant bacteria break down agarose?

Agarose is a complex polysaccharide that has a structure that bacteria lack the necessary enzymes to break down. Bacteria typically lack the specific enzymes required to degrade the agarose molecule effectively.


Which is easier to cure viruses or bacteria?

Bacteria are generally easier to cure compared to viruses because antibiotics can effectively target bacterial infections. Viruses, on the other hand, are harder to target with medication because they rely on host cells to replicate. Antiviral medications are available but may have limited effectiveness.

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Why can bacteria infect your cells but you cant infect the bacteria?

Part of the reason is the difference in size. Another is that we consume bacteria but not actually infect them. It is a matter of terminology.


Why cant you find a necleus in bacteria under a miscocope?

Absolutely NOT, bacteria do not contain a nucleus!!


What is the main similarity between animal and bacterial cells?

somebody cant be bothered to do their biology homework ;)


Why cant animal cells produce sugar?

Its not cause they are wild enough, NOAnimal cell cant produce sugar because they are not photosynthetic.how is it that it is cause they are wild, wow


Why do plant cells contain both cholorplasts and mitochondria?

because plant cells are weaker than animal cells. they cant eat with a fork so need to eat using mitochondria


Why do the cells in an embryo grow no larger than a certain size before they divide?

If get to larger then the nutrients cant pass through


Why cant anti-biotics be used on flu or hiv?

Penicillin is an antibiotic; it fights bacteria. Flu and HIV are viruses, and antibiotics will not help a viral infection. Penicillin is effective against some types of bacteria. It has no action against viral infections like influenza (the flu) and HIV.


How does your white blood cells protect you from tetanus bacteria?

White blood cells attack and destroy tetanus bacteria by recognizing them as foreign invaders. They engulf the bacteria and release chemicals to kill them. Additionally, white blood cells can produce antibodies that specifically target tetanus toxins, neutralizing their harmful effects.


What boundary do plant cells have?

its either a cell wall or a cell membrane..i cant remember which one... but i know that it has whatever the animal cell doesn't have


What animal cant get a disease?

a healthy animal!


Can bacteria live on silver?

No sir it cant


What does chlorophyll allow a plant cell to do that an animal cell cant do?

Absorb certain wavelengths of light pursuant to making it's own food by the process of photosynthesis.