Cells can change shape on their own. This is important for growth. A team in Japan found something new. They found tiny parts inside cells. These parts move by themselves. The team called them SpTAs. SpTAs are small proteins. They act like tiny movers inside cells.
SpTAs move in random ways. But they work together as a group. They push the cell wall outward. This makes the cell change shape. The shape helps the cell work well. The pushing creates bumps on the cell. These bumps determine the final form. Cells need the right shape to live.
The study was in a science journal. The journal is called EMBO Reports. This finding helps us understand cells. Cells are the tiny building blocks of life. Now we know more about how they work. The team in Japan did important work. Their discovery is very useful.
Sources: phys.org
The words in bold are from the article.
| 1. change | a. form |
| 2. shape | b. discovered |
| 3. found | c. construction |
| 4. move | d. alter |
| 5. push | e. significant |
| 6. work | f. force |
| 7. study | g. travel |
| 8. building | h. function |
| 9. useful | i. research |
| 10. important | j. helpful |
1.d 2.a 3.b 4.g 5.f 6.h 7.i 8.c 9.j 10.e