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What is the main factor affecting the movement of water across the plasma membrane?
What is the main factor affecting the movement of water across the plasma membrane?
- Pressure exerted on the plasma membrane
- Temperature of the surrounding environment
- Amount of substance dissolved in water (correct)
- Light intensity around the cell
In which type of solution will a cell gain water by osmosis?
In which type of solution will a cell gain water by osmosis?
- Isotonic solution
- Hypertonic solution
- Hypotonic solution (correct)
- Acidic solution
What happens to a cell when placed in an isotonic solution?
What happens to a cell when placed in an isotonic solution?
- There is no net movement of water across the cell membrane (correct)
- The cell undergoes division
- The cell swells up
- The cell shrinks
Which type of solution would cause a cell to lose water by osmosis?
Which type of solution would cause a cell to lose water by osmosis?
How does the movement of water differ for a cell in a hypotonic solution compared to an isotonic solution?
How does the movement of water differ for a cell in a hypotonic solution compared to an isotonic solution?
What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?
What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?
What happens to a plant cell when placed in a hypotonic solution?
What happens to a plant cell when placed in a hypotonic solution?
How do cell walls contribute to the survival of cells in hypotonic environments?
How do cell walls contribute to the survival of cells in hypotonic environments?
What would be the consequence of placing an animal cell in a hypotonic solution?
What would be the consequence of placing an animal cell in a hypotonic solution?
Why is it important to use iodine solution when observing an onion peel under a microscope?
Why is it important to use iodine solution when observing an onion peel under a microscope?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of osmosis?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of osmosis?
How does the concentration of a solution affect the direction of osmosis in plant cells?
How does the concentration of a solution affect the direction of osmosis in plant cells?
How does the concentration of a solution affect the direction of osmosis in animal cells?
How does the concentration of a solution affect the direction of osmosis in animal cells?
What is the role of diffusion in cellular respiration?
What is the role of diffusion in cellular respiration?
What is the primary function of osmosis in plant cells?
What is the primary function of osmosis in plant cells?
What would be the most likely outcome if a cell is placed in a hypotonic solution?
What would be the most likely outcome if a cell is placed in a hypotonic solution?
Why is it important for a cell to have a functioning Golgi apparatus?
Why is it important for a cell to have a functioning Golgi apparatus?
In the context of cellular respiration, where does most of the ATP production occur?
In the context of cellular respiration, where does most of the ATP production occur?
How does diffusion play a role in gaseous exchange in organisms?
How does diffusion play a role in gaseous exchange in organisms?
Why do cells require a selectively permeable plasma membrane?
Why do cells require a selectively permeable plasma membrane?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the differential staining observed when iodine solution is applied to an onion peel?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the differential staining observed when iodine solution is applied to an onion peel?
What is the primary function of the nuclear membrane in a cell?
What is the primary function of the nuclear membrane in a cell?
How does the process of diffusion contribute to gaseous exchange in cellular respiration?
How does the process of diffusion contribute to gaseous exchange in cellular respiration?
What is the likely effect of placing an animal cell in a hypotonic solution?
What is the likely effect of placing an animal cell in a hypotonic solution?
How does an isotonic solution affect plant cells?
How does an isotonic solution affect plant cells?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of diffusion in cellular respiration?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of diffusion in cellular respiration?
What is the primary effect of a hypotonic solution on an animal cell?
What is the primary effect of a hypotonic solution on an animal cell?
Which of the following accurately describes the effect of an isotonic solution on a plant cell?
Which of the following accurately describes the effect of an isotonic solution on a plant cell?
What is the primary role of diffusion in gaseous exchange in organisms?
What is the primary role of diffusion in gaseous exchange in organisms?
How does the process of osmosis differ between plant and animal cells when placed in a hypotonic solution?
How does the process of osmosis differ between plant and animal cells when placed in a hypotonic solution?
Which process is primarily responsible for the movement of gases during cellular respiration?
Which process is primarily responsible for the movement of gases during cellular respiration?
In a hypotonic solution, a plant cell will initially experience:
In a hypotonic solution, a plant cell will initially experience:
If an animal cell is placed in an isotonic solution, what would be the expected outcome?
If an animal cell is placed in an isotonic solution, what would be the expected outcome?
Which organelle is responsible for the storage and modification of proteins and other substances in plant cells?
Which organelle is responsible for the storage and modification of proteins and other substances in plant cells?
If a plant cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, what would be the expected outcome?
If a plant cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, what would be the expected outcome?
Which organelle in plant cells is responsible for photosynthesis?
Which organelle in plant cells is responsible for photosynthesis?
In which type of solution would an animal cell be most likely to undergo lysis?
In which type of solution would an animal cell be most likely to undergo lysis?
What is the primary function of the central vacuole in mature plant cells?
What is the primary function of the central vacuole in mature plant cells?
Which statement is true about the cell membrane in plant cells?
Which statement is true about the cell membrane in plant cells?
Which organelle in eukaryotic cells is involved in the synthesis and transport of proteins?
Which organelle in eukaryotic cells is involved in the synthesis and transport of proteins?
What is the significance of mitochondria having their own DNA and ribosomes?
What is the significance of mitochondria having their own DNA and ribosomes?
Explain why lysosomes are referred to as the 'suicide bags' of a cell.
Explain why lysosomes are referred to as the 'suicide bags' of a cell.
Describe the structural features of the mitochondria that contribute to their function as powerhouses of the cell.
Describe the structural features of the mitochondria that contribute to their function as powerhouses of the cell.
What is the role of the Golgi apparatus in the cell?
What is the role of the Golgi apparatus in the cell?
Distinguish between chromoplasts and leucoplasts in plant cells.
Distinguish between chromoplasts and leucoplasts in plant cells.
What is the primary function of the endoplasmic reticulum in a cell?
What is the primary function of the endoplasmic reticulum in a cell?
Explain the significance of lysosomes within a cell.
Explain the significance of lysosomes within a cell.
How does the mitochondria contribute to cellular function?
How does the mitochondria contribute to cellular function?
What is the role of the Golgi apparatus in protein processing and secretion?
What is the role of the Golgi apparatus in protein processing and secretion?
How do plastids, such as chloroplasts, contribute to the overall function of plant cells?
How do plastids, such as chloroplasts, contribute to the overall function of plant cells?
Explain the dual function of the endoplasmic reticulum in a eukaryotic cell.
Explain the dual function of the endoplasmic reticulum in a eukaryotic cell.
Describe the role of lysosomes in a cell and how they contribute to cellular processes.
Describe the role of lysosomes in a cell and how they contribute to cellular processes.
Explain the significance of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells and their role in cellular respiration.
Explain the significance of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells and their role in cellular respiration.
Detail the functions of the Golgi apparatus in a cell and its importance in cellular processes.
Detail the functions of the Golgi apparatus in a cell and its importance in cellular processes.
Distinguish between chromoplasts and leucoplasts found in plant cells and explain their specific functions.
Distinguish between chromoplasts and leucoplasts found in plant cells and explain their specific functions.
Explain the role of the endoplasmic reticulum in protein synthesis and lipid metabolism in a cell.
Explain the role of the endoplasmic reticulum in protein synthesis and lipid metabolism in a cell.
Describe the function of lysosomes and their importance in cellular waste disposal and recycling.
Describe the function of lysosomes and their importance in cellular waste disposal and recycling.
Explain the significance of mitochondria in cellular respiration and energy production.
Explain the significance of mitochondria in cellular respiration and energy production.
Discuss the role of the Golgi apparatus in the modification, packaging, and transport of proteins within a cell.
Discuss the role of the Golgi apparatus in the modification, packaging, and transport of proteins within a cell.
Explain the functions of plastids in plant cells and distinguish between chloroplasts and other types of plastids.
Explain the functions of plastids in plant cells and distinguish between chloroplasts and other types of plastids.
Explain the role of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in protein synthesis and lipid metabolism within a cell.
Explain the role of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in protein synthesis and lipid metabolism within a cell.
Describe the importance of lysosomes in cellular function and maintenance.
Describe the importance of lysosomes in cellular function and maintenance.
Explain the significance of mitochondria as the powerhouse of the cell and its role in ATP production.
Explain the significance of mitochondria as the powerhouse of the cell and its role in ATP production.
Discuss the functions of the Golgi apparatus in processing and packaging proteins for secretion.
Discuss the functions of the Golgi apparatus in processing and packaging proteins for secretion.
Compare and contrast the functions of chromoplasts and leucoplasts in plant cells.
Compare and contrast the functions of chromoplasts and leucoplasts in plant cells.
What is the primary function of the endoplasmic reticulum in a eukaryotic cell?
What is the primary function of the endoplasmic reticulum in a eukaryotic cell?
Describe the function of lysosomes in a cell.
Describe the function of lysosomes in a cell.
What is the main role of mitochondria in a cell?
What is the main role of mitochondria in a cell?
Explain the significance of the Golgi apparatus in eukaryotic cells.
Explain the significance of the Golgi apparatus in eukaryotic cells.
How do plastids in eukaryotic cells differ from the chlorophyll-associated structures in prokaryotic cells?
How do plastids in eukaryotic cells differ from the chlorophyll-associated structures in prokaryotic cells?
What is the primary function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum in liver cells of vertebrates?
What is the primary function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum in liver cells of vertebrates?
Who was the scientist who first described the Golgi apparatus?
Who was the scientist who first described the Golgi apparatus?
What are the main functions of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?
What are the main functions of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?
In what organelle are complex sugars sometimes made from simple sugars?
In what organelle are complex sugars sometimes made from simple sugars?
What is the nickname often used for lysosomes within a cell?
What is the nickname often used for lysosomes within a cell?
Where did Camillo Golgi first start his investigations into the nervous system?
Where did Camillo Golgi first start his investigations into the nervous system?
What is the primary function of mitochondria within a cell?
What is the primary function of mitochondria within a cell?
What term is used to describe organelles like chloroplasts in plant cells?
What term is used to describe organelles like chloroplasts in plant cells?
What is the main factor affecting the movement of water across the plasma membrane?
What is the main factor affecting the movement of water across the plasma membrane?
How do plastids, such as chloroplasts, contribute to the overall function of plant cells?
How do plastids, such as chloroplasts, contribute to the overall function of plant cells?