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What shape are animal cells?
Wobbly Circle Since an animal cell doesn't have a cell wall, the shape is not definite like a somewhat rectangular plant cell. It's generally a lopsided circular shape. Like an octagon. sorta
What is the function of the vacuole in an animal cell?
The vacuole in an animal cell functions to store nutrients, waste products, and maintain the cell's shape and structure.
What are the limitations of the plant and animal cell?
Some limitations of plant cells include their rigidity due to the cell wall, which can restrict cell growth and movement. They also have a fixed shape determined by their cell wall. Animal cells lack the ability to produce their own food through photosynthesis, relying on external food sources. They are also generally smaller and more susceptible to bursting due to osmotic pressure changes.
Which part of the animal cell is for support?
An animal cell does not have support, thus it has a indefinite shape. Only plant cells have a cell wall, which supports it and gives it a rectangular shape. the cell membrane keeps the cell together, but not support.
Why do plant cells have fixed shape?
Plant cells have fixed shapes because of the rigid cell wall that surrounds them. This cell wall provides structural support and determines the shape of the cell. Additionally, the central vacuole within plant cells also helps maintain the shape by regulating water content and internal pressure.
What is the difference between an animal cell and a plant cell?
An animal cell has no cell wall, but a plant cell has a cell wall.An animal cell has no chloroplast but plant cells do have it.An animal cell is not rigid and can change its shape, while a plant cell is rigid and has a fixed shape.
Why are cell shapes different for each cell?
Plant cells usually have a fixed shape while animal cells usually have an irregular shape. Plants do not have bones unlike animals and thus have a cellulose cell wall to cause the cell to have a fixed shape. Thus, cell shapes are different for each cell.
What is the name of the word to describe the shape of an animal cell?
The shape of an animal cell is often described as "irregular" or "amorphous." Unlike plant cells, which typically have a fixed, rectangular shape due to their cell walls, animal cells can vary in shape and size depending on their type and function. Common shapes include round, oval, and elongated forms.
Does an animal cell have a random shape?
Yes. Since the animal cell does not have a cell wall, it has no definite shape
How are plabt and animal cell are different?
Plant cells have cell walls, chloroplasts for photosynthesis, and a large central vacuole, while animal cells do not. Animal cells have centrioles that assist in cell division, while plant cells do not. Additionally, plant cells tend to have a more fixed rectangular shape, while animal cells are more irregular in shape.
Why do plant cells have a more fixed shape than animal cells?
Plant cells have a more fixed shape due to the presence of a rigid cell wall made of cellulose, which provides structural support and helps maintain shape. In contrast, animal cells do not have a cell wall and rely on internal cytoskeleton and external extracellular matrix for shape maintenance, resulting in a more flexible structure.
Is carbon dioxide fixed in a plant cell or animal cell?
Pland cell
What features can be used to distinguish between an animal cell and a plant cell?
Plant cell has definite shape while animal cell has irregular shape.
Which of the cells has fixed shape?
Cells with a cell wall.Because cell wall stiff shape cant be changed.
How can you identify which cell is the plant and which cell is an animal cell?
An animal cell has a cell wall around the cell membrane and is a rectangular shape, where as an animal cell does not have a cell wall and is a circular shape. Also a plant cell has chloroplast which carries out photosynthesis.
Do plant and animal cells have the same shape?
No, animal cell has a abnormal shape and a plant shape is square because it's cell wall holds it that shape.
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.
