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Why are shapes and sizes of cell different?

Cells are different shapes and sizes because they have different functions. The functions dictate the shapes and sizes.


Why are nerve cell and muscle cell different shapes?

Their different shapes help them to perform their various functions (jobs)


How did different cell shapes evolve?

Different cell shapes have evolved through natural selection based on the cellular functions required by an organism. For example, elongated shapes can aid in movement or nutrient absorption, spherical shapes can facilitate cell division and packing efficiency, and branching shapes can increase surface area for interactions. Additionally, environmental pressures can also play a role in shaping cell morphology, as cells may need to adapt to changing conditions to survive and reproduce successfully. Overall, the diversity of cell shapes reflects the diverse functions and demands of different organisms and their environments.


How do plant cells have different shapes?

To perform different functions plant cells assume different shapes


Which type of blood cell looks different from cell to cell the red or white blood cells?

Red blood cells all look like red blood cells. White cells have different shapes mainly because they have different functions.


Why are pores in a cell membrane different sizes?

The size of the membrane pores depend on the proteins constituting the pore, thus different proteins may cause different pore sizes. So in most cases, yes, the "pores" will most likely be of different sizes.


Why are cells different in shapes and sizes?

cell are the basic building block of an organism .they are present every where in body.cells are different in shapes and size because they have to perform there functions accordingly where they are present.


Do the cells in many-celled organism often have different sizes and shapes?

With cells, the rule of thumb is, structure defines function. Different cells throughout the body perform different functions. To perform these functions, they need different shapes. They all have the same DNA, but different "blueprints" are activated depending on where they are in the body.


Do cells have a shape?

No. They can vary depending on the plant, how much room it has and what it needs and where. The cells stay the same and the functions do but have different shapes. They mostly consist of a cell wall, a cell membrane, a nucleus, a vacuole, mitochondria and cytoplasm. There are more parts but they are the main ones.


Why are plant cell different shapes and sizes?

Why are humans different shapes and sizes? Every living thing is different (More or less)


Why is it necessary for cells to be different shapes and sizes?

Cells have different shapes and sizes to fulfill specific functions within an organism. The shape and size of a cell determine its ability to perform certain tasks, such as movement, absorption, or secretion. This diversity allows for the efficient functioning of different tissues and organs in multicellular organisms.


What membrane bound compartments with distinctive shapes and functions are termed?

Organelles. These membrane-bound compartments have distinctive shapes and functions within the cell. Examples include the nucleus, mitochondria, and endoplasmic reticulum.