Biology: Life on Earth
Biology: Life on Earth
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Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
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The given blank space in the statement, “the three types of cell attachment structures in animal cells are: (1) __________, (2) __________, and (3) __________. The structures that interconnect plant cells are called __________.”

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In multicellular organism, cells are held together by some specialized structures on the plasma membrane. There are several specialized structures that help in communication with neighboring cells. There are three major types of connections: (1) adhesive junction, (2) tight junction, and (3) gap junction.

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Each cell in an organism has all of the basic parts. Each has a function that benefits the other cells, how might the presence of different cell structures in plant and animal help them perform their functions as an organism.  Briefly Explain.
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