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What is one of the distinctive characteristics of eukaryotic cells compared to prokaryotic cells?
What is one of the distinctive characteristics of eukaryotic cells compared to prokaryotic cells?
What is the main function of the plant cell wall?
What is the main function of the plant cell wall?
Why do plants not use an animal-type skeleton (shell or bones) for structural support?
Why do plants not use an animal-type skeleton (shell or bones) for structural support?
What is the primary component responsible for providing mechanical strength to plant structures?
What is the primary component responsible for providing mechanical strength to plant structures?
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What allows a multicellular organism to have several specialized cell types, each adapted for different tasks?
What allows a multicellular organism to have several specialized cell types, each adapted for different tasks?
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Study Notes
Characteristics of Eukaryotic Cells
- Eukaryotic cells have a true nucleus, bound by a double membrane, which distinguishes them from prokaryotic cells.
Plant Cell Wall Function
- The primary function of the plant cell wall is to provide structural support and protection.
Plant Structural Support
- Plants do not use an animal-type skeleton (shell or bones) for structural support because they have evolved to use their cell walls to provide mechanical strength.
Mechanical Strength in Plant Structures
- Cellulose is the primary component responsible for providing mechanical strength to plant structures.
Multicellular Organisms
- The presence of multiple cells with different structures and functions allows a multicellular organism to have several specialized cell types, each adapted for different tasks.
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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.
