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What characterizes a eukaryotic cell compared to a prokaryotic cell?
What characterizes a eukaryotic cell compared to a prokaryotic cell?
- Smaller size.
- Presence of ribosomes.
- Lack of a true nucleus.
- Production of energy in mitochondria. (correct)
What structural feature of the cell membrane contributes to its selective permeability?
What structural feature of the cell membrane contributes to its selective permeability?
- Uniform membrane thickness.
- Homogeneous mixture of proteins and fats.
- Bilayer phospholipids with a hydrophobic tail. (correct)
- Presence of a rigid outer layer.
Which statement about cell theory is correct?
Which statement about cell theory is correct?
- All cells originate from a single cell type.
- All living things are comprised of cells. (correct)
- Cell is the largest unit of structure in living organisms.
- Cells can arise spontaneously in favorable conditions.
Which of the following describes osmosis?
Which of the following describes osmosis?
What role do glycoproteins play in the cell membrane?
What role do glycoproteins play in the cell membrane?
Which type of transport requires energy from the cell?
Which type of transport requires energy from the cell?
A solution is described as isotonic when:
A solution is described as isotonic when:
Which is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
Which is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
What happens to a cell placed in a hypertonic solution?
What happens to a cell placed in a hypertonic solution?
Which statement is true regarding chromatin and chromosomes?
Which statement is true regarding chromatin and chromosomes?
Which organelle is primarily involved in protein synthesis?
Which organelle is primarily involved in protein synthesis?
How does the rough endoplasmic reticulum differ from the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
How does the rough endoplasmic reticulum differ from the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
What is the primary function of lysosomes in a cell?
What is the primary function of lysosomes in a cell?
What plays a significant role in determining the permeability of the cell?
What plays a significant role in determining the permeability of the cell?
What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?
What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?
Which of the following correctly describes the term 'inclusion' in cytoplasm?
Which of the following correctly describes the term 'inclusion' in cytoplasm?
During which phase does the formation of two daughter nuclei occur?
During which phase does the formation of two daughter nuclei occur?
What event characterizes the beginning of cytokinesis?
What event characterizes the beginning of cytokinesis?
What is the primary role of transfer RNA (tRNA) in protein synthesis?
What is the primary role of transfer RNA (tRNA) in protein synthesis?
Which stage is characterized by the alignment of chromosomes in the center of the cell?
Which stage is characterized by the alignment of chromosomes in the center of the cell?
What is the function of the cleavage furrow?
What is the function of the cleavage furrow?
Which process involves translating the base sequence of nucleic acid into an amino acid sequence?
Which process involves translating the base sequence of nucleic acid into an amino acid sequence?
What happens during the anaphase stage of cell division?
What happens during the anaphase stage of cell division?
What is the correct sequence of stages in cell division?
What is the correct sequence of stages in cell division?
What role do peroxisomes play in a cell?
What role do peroxisomes play in a cell?
What do mitochondria use to produce ATP?
What do mitochondria use to produce ATP?
What is the primary function of microtubules in the cytoskeleton?
What is the primary function of microtubules in the cytoskeleton?
Which features are associated with centrioles?
Which features are associated with centrioles?
What components are included in the cytoskeleton?
What components are included in the cytoskeleton?
How does catalase function in peroxisomes?
How does catalase function in peroxisomes?
Which structure is primarily responsible for cellular movement?
Which structure is primarily responsible for cellular movement?
What is the main structural difference between the outer and inner mitochondrial membranes?
What is the main structural difference between the outer and inner mitochondrial membranes?
