Cells are the building blocks of life – all living organisms are made up of them. Books often show a single 'typical' example of a plant cell or an animal cell, but in reality, the shapes of cells can vary widely. Animal cells in particular come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. read more
Animal cells in particular come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. Plant cell shapes tend to be quite similar to each other because of their rigid cell wall. Cells are of different shape,size and structure according to the function they needs to perform. read more
Cells have different shapes to allow them to interact with their environments and other cells. Some cells have shapes that favor fast movement. Others are shaped in a way that allows collections to grow effectively. read more
Your cells come in all shapes and sizes. Different types of cell make different proteins according to the jobs they have to do. For example, only red blood cells contain the protein haemoglobin which carries oxygen around your body. Similarly, only cells in your eyes make proteins for detecting light. read more