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What is one of the distinctive characteristics of eukaryotic cells compared to prokaryotic cells?
Presence of a membrane-delimited nucleus
What is the main function of the plant cell wall?
Mechanical support for the cell
Why do plants not use an animal-type skeleton (shell or bones) for structural support?
Calcium carbonate tends to alter the cellular pH
What is the primary component responsible for providing mechanical strength to plant structures?
Cellulose
What allows a multicellular organism to have several specialized cell types, each adapted for different tasks?
Division of labor among cells
Test your knowledge of cell structure and organization, including the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, the distinctive characteristics of eukaryotic cells, and the specialization of cells in multicellular organisms.
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