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What is the main function of the cell wall in plant cells?
What is the main function of the cell wall in plant cells?
- To aid in the locomotion of the cell itself
- To provide a semi-porous barrier to the outside environment
- To prevent loss of water and over expansion when water enters the cell (correct)
- To regulate what enters and leaves the cell
What is the main difference between cilia and flagella?
What is the main difference between cilia and flagella?
- Cilia are found in bacteria, while flagella are found in eukaryotic cells
- Cilia are shorter and more numerous, while flagella are taller and fewer in number (correct)
- Cilia are found only in prokaryotic cells, while flagella are found in eukaryotic cells
- Cilia are responsible for movement of objects past the cell, while flagella are responsible for movement of the cell itself
What is the main function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER)?
What is the main function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER)?
- Waste management and recycling
- Protein synthesis and translation
- Lipid metabolism and calcium storage (correct)
- Cell signaling and communication
What is the site of protein synthesis in the cell?
What is the site of protein synthesis in the cell?
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What is the main function of mitochondria in the cell?
What is the main function of mitochondria in the cell?
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What is the main function of plastids in algal and plant cells?
What is the main function of plastids in algal and plant cells?
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What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus?
What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus?
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Which type of plastid is responsible for storing food?
Which type of plastid is responsible for storing food?
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What is the primary function of lysosomes?
What is the primary function of lysosomes?
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What is the main function of centrosomes in animal cells?
What is the main function of centrosomes in animal cells?
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What is the primary function of vacuoles?
What is the primary function of vacuoles?
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