Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition

Published by Garland Science
ISBN 10: 0815344546
ISBN 13: 978-0-81534-454-4

Chapter 18 - The Cell-Division Cycle - Questions - Page 644: Question 18-27

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It's a fascinating analogy to compare the laws governing human behavior in society to the laws governing animal cell behavior. The behavior, growth, and division of cells in an animal are governed by a set of laws. Similar to how individuals in human cultures are governed by a set of laws, customs, and principles that direct their conduct in interactions and relationships. Animals are unlikely to live if their cells behave in the same way that people do in our society. This is due to the complexity, unpredictability, and frequent influence of elements like emotion, personal interest, and social influence on human behavior in society. Animal cells, on the other hand, are tightly controlled and adhere to predetermined behavioral norms. Human societies function at radically different degrees of complexity and organization, therefore the principles that control cell activity cannot be directly transferred to them. Yet, the same concepts that control cell behavior—cooperation, communication, and regulation—could also be used to explain and enhance social interaction in human societies. In conclusion, the comparison between animal cell behavior and human conduct in society emphasizes the significance of rules, norms, and regulations in controlling behavior at various levels of organization. The ideas that underlie these regulations could be utilized as a guide for fostering collaboration, communication, and regulation in human societies, even though the laws that regulate cells cannot be directly applied to human societies.
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