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Standard VIII
Biology
Cells
Why do differ...
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Why do different cells have different shapes?


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Cells get modified according to the function they perform

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Cells choose a random shape for themselves

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Cells attain different shapes in response to stress

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None of the above

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The correct option is A

Cells get modified according to the function they perform


Different cells can have shapes different from each other. Cell shape is determined according to the function they perform. For example, nerve cells have long axons, as they have to carry information to long distances.


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