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Cell structure varies depending on its what?

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There are so many different cells types...just think of your body, or think of different types of bacteria. Some are bacillus shaped (like a rod), some are cocci shaped (like a ball). What makes them different? Their genes! Or you could say their genetic material.
In the case of eukaryotic cells in multicellular organisms like humans, it also comes down to which genes are actually expressed that can dictate what type of cell they are but also their shape/structure.
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Answer:

The correct answer is function.

Step-by-step explanation:

The structure of a particular cellular constituent has a lot to do with its activity. It can also be said that structure dictates function. Let us consider an example of chloroplast and mitochondria, it is only the compositions of these two organelles that permits the procedures of photosynthesis and cellular respiration to take place.

In both the organelles, the existence of the membrane permits for compartments to develop. These compartments can exhibit distinct hydrogen ions concentration, and it is because of these differences in concentration the formation of essential substances takes place.

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