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whiteholes
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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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Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around the concept of introducing chloroplasts into animal cells, exploring the potential outcomes and implications of such an action. Participants consider both natural and artificial approaches to this idea, touching on biological symbiosis and historical research.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Conceptual clarification
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant questions the implications of inserting chloroplasts into animal cells and wonders about the possible outcomes.
- Another participant humorously references a fictional character, suggesting a light-hearted approach to the topic.
- A participant mentions that certain protists might arise from such an experiment, hinting at the biological consequences of chloroplast integration.
- There is a suggestion that the idea of artificial chloroplasts could be more intriguing, referencing historical research by Melvin Calvin on this topic.
- A request for information about the outcomes of Calvin's research on artificial chloroplasts is made, indicating interest in the practical applications of the concept.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express various viewpoints on the topic, with no clear consensus reached. Some ideas are presented humorously, while others delve into more serious scientific inquiries, leaving the discussion open-ended.
Contextual Notes
The discussion lacks specific definitions of terms like "chloroplasts" and "animal cells," and does not resolve the feasibility or implications of the proposed ideas. There is also no detailed exploration of the mechanisms involved in such an integration.
Who May Find This Useful
Readers interested in cell biology, plant-animal interactions, synthetic biology, and historical research in chloroplast studies may find this discussion relevant.
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Curious3141
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Umm, Swamp Thing ? 
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quantumcarl
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white holes said:
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
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scott_alexsk
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Protists would happen. Or more specifically certain species of protists, that I cannot name, that 'hunt' for light.
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Rade
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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