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Which of the following best describes the function of lysosomes?
Which of the following best describes the function of lysosomes?
What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?
What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?
Which statement accurately distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?
Which statement accurately distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?
Which property of water is essential for maintaining the structural integrity of plants?
Which property of water is essential for maintaining the structural integrity of plants?
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What type of bond is primarily responsible for the secondary structure of proteins?
What type of bond is primarily responsible for the secondary structure of proteins?
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Which microscopy technique has the highest maximum resolution?
Which microscopy technique has the highest maximum resolution?
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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?
What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?
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What distinguishes saturated fatty acids from unsaturated fatty acids?
What distinguishes saturated fatty acids from unsaturated fatty acids?
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Which component of the cell membrane is crucial for its selective permeability?
Which component of the cell membrane is crucial for its selective permeability?
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What is the main purpose of meiosis in multicellular organisms?
What is the main purpose of meiosis in multicellular organisms?
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Which carbohydrates are considered energy-storing molecules?
Which carbohydrates are considered energy-storing molecules?
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What is a significant feature of the structure of DNA?
What is a significant feature of the structure of DNA?
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Which factor does NOT affect enzyme activity?
Which factor does NOT affect enzyme activity?
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What is the primary function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
What is the primary function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
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Study Notes
Cell Structure & Water
- Eukaryotic cells include animal, plant, and fungal cells
- Prokaryotic cells are simpler than eukaryotic cells
- Water molecules are polar due to the unequal sharing of electrons between the oxygen and hydrogen atoms
- Water is a good solvent, dissolving ionic and polar molecules easily
- Water is important for a variety of biological processes
Carbohydrates, Lipids & Proteins
- Monomers are individual molecules that make up a polymer.
- Polymers are long chains composed of repeating monomers.
- Condensation reactions combine smaller molecules to form larger ones, releasing water
- Hydrolysis reactions break larger molecules into smaller ones, using water
- Carbohydrates include monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides
- Lipids include fatty acids, triglycerides, and phospholipids
- Proteins are composed of amino acids, forming dipeptides and polypeptides
Methods of Studying Cells
- Light microscopes have a magnification up to 1500x and resolution of 200nm
- Scanning electron microscopes have a magnification up to 200,000x and a resolution of 20nm
- Transmission electron microscopes have a magnification up to 2,000,000x and resolution of 0.1nm
- Cell fractionation separates organelles from a cell
Nucleic Acids, ATP, Genetic Information, Protein Synthesis & Enzymes
- DNA and RNA are both polynucleotides
- ATP is a molecule that stores and releases energy in cells
- Genetic information is stored in DNA and RNA
- Transcription is the process of producing RNA from DNA
- Translation is the process of producing proteins from RNA
- Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up reactions by lowering activation energy
- Enzyme activity is affected by factors like temperature, pH, and substrate concentration
Cell Transport & Cell Division
- Cell membranes regulate the passage of substances into and out of cells
- Mitosis is a type of cell division that produces two genetically identical daughter cells
- Meiosis is a type of cell division that produces four genetically diverse daughter cells
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Description
This quiz covers key concepts of cell structure, the roles of water, and the basics of macromolecules including carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. Additionally, it touches on methods used for studying cells. Test your understanding of these fundamental biological topics.
