Putting chloroplasts into animal cells?

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The discussion revolves around the concept of integrating chloroplasts into animal cells and the potential outcomes of such an experiment. Participants mention that this could lead to the emergence of protists that utilize light for energy. The idea of artificial chloroplasts is also highlighted, referencing historical research by Melvin Calvin, who explored this area approximately 20 years ago. The conversation suggests that while the integration of chloroplasts into animal cells is theoretically intriguing, the practical implications and outcomes remain largely speculative and under-researched.
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have anyone of you ever thought of putting chloroplasts into animal cells? What would happen if i did?
 
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Umm, Swamp Thing ? :smile:
 
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have anyone of you ever thought of putting chloroplasts into animal cells? What would happen if i did?

Some reading for your topic:

The Cell Biology of Plant-Animal Symbiosis

http://arjournals.annualreviews.org/doi/abs/10.1146/annurev.pp.30.060179.002413
 
Protists would happen. Or more specifically certain species of protists, that I cannot name, that 'hunt' for light.
 
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More interesting if you could put artificial chloroplasts into animal cell. Melvin Calvin (of Calvin cycle fame) was working on this line of research of artificial chloroplasts when I heard him give a lecture ~ 20 years ago, does anyone know outcome of research ?
 

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