Extracellular filaments are composed of different substances in animals and plants. In animals, the extracellular matrix mainly contains proteins like collagen, whereas in plants, the cell wall is primarily made up of polysaccharides. Both animal and plant cells have cytoskeletal elements that contribute to structural integrity.
Extracellular Filaments in Animals and Plants
Extracellular structures play critical roles in maintaining the architecture and integrity of animal and plant cells. The characteristics of extracellular components vary between animals and plants.
- Proteins are a major component of extracellular filaments in both animals and plants. In animals, the extracellular matrix (ECM) consists mainly of glycoproteins, notably collagen and fibronectin, which resist pulling forces and provide structural support.
- In plants, the primary extracellular component is the cell wall, composed mainly of polysaccharides like cellulose, which also resists tension.
- Intermediate filaments in animals and microfilaments like actin in both animals and plants provide structural integrity and are involved in various cellular functions.
The cytoskeleton, present in both animal and plant cells, includes microfilaments, intermediate filaments, and microtubules, which serve a variety of structural and movement-related functions within the cell.
Extracellular Filament Characteristics by Organism Type
- Column A. Plants: Consist of polysaccharides
- Column B. Animals: Consist of proteins, resist pulling forces
- Column C. Both Animals and Plants: Are crisscrossed
The complete question is here:
Choose characteristics of the extracellular filaments for animals and plants.
Drag the appropriate items to their respective bins.
consist of proteins
resist pulling forces
are able to slide past each other
consist of polysaccharides
are crisscrossed
Column A. Plants
Column B. Animals
Column C. Both animal and plants