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Cells Unit Test

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In three to five sentences, explain why animal cells do not require a cell wall or a central vacuole for their functions

Answer 1

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Animal cells do not require a cell wall because they are surrounded by a flexible plasma membrane that provides support and protection. Unlike plant cells, animal cells do not need the rigidity that a cell wall provides. Additionally, animal cells do not require a central vacuole because they do not engage in processes such as photosynthesis that would require large storage spaces for energy or water. Instead, animal cells have smaller vacuoles scattered throughout the cytoplasm for various functions such as waste storage or transportation.

Answer 2

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Animal cells do not require a cell wall or a central vacuole for their functions because they have other structures that fulfill these roles. The cell membrane in animal cells provides support, protection, and determines the selective permeability of the cell. This means that the cell membrane can regulate what substances enter or leave the cell. Additionally, animal cells have smaller, multiple vacuoles called vesicles that perform various functions like storage, transportation, and waste removal. These structures work together to ensure the proper functioning of animal cells without the need for a cell wall or a central vacuole.