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Which type of solution refers to a solution that has the same potential osmotic pressure as the cell?
What is the process that involves the movement of molecules from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration against a gradient or an obstacle with the use of external energy?
What is the movement of water molecules from a solution with a high concentration of water molecules to a solution with a lower concentration of water molecules, through a cell's partially permeable membrane?
What is the process by which cells move materials from within the cell into the extracellular fluid?
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What is the function of the condenser in a microscope?
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What should be done after attaining a clear image with the lowest magnification objective lens?
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What is the purpose of moving the coarse adjustment knob while looking through the eyepiece?
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What is the purpose of adjusting the diaphragm or condenser knob when using higher objective lenses?
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What does the plasma membrane do?
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What is the fluid mosaic model of membrane structure?
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What is the function of the glycocalyx?
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What is the function of gap junctions?
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What is the function of peroxisomes in the cell?
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What is the main function of centrioles in the cell?
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What is the composition of intermediate filaments in the cell?
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What is the key characteristic that distinguishes microvilli from cilia?
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Study Notes
Osmosis and Cell Transport
- An isotonic solution has the same potential osmotic pressure as the cell.
- Active transport is the process that involves the movement of molecules from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration against a gradient or an obstacle, using external energy.
Osmosis
- Osmosis is the movement of water molecules from a solution with a high concentration of water molecules to a solution with a lower concentration of water molecules, through a cell's partially permeable membrane.
Exocytosis
- Exocytosis is the process by which cells move materials from within the cell into the extracellular fluid.
Microscopy
- The condenser in a microscope focuses light onto the sample.
- After attaining a clear image with the lowest magnification objective lens, the next step is to switch to a higher magnification objective lens.
- The coarse adjustment knob is used to bring the image into focus while looking through the eyepiece.
- The diaphragm or condenser knob is adjusted when using higher objective lenses to optimize the amount of light entering the microscope.
Cell Structure and Function
- The plasma membrane serves as a selective barrier, controlling what enters and leaves the cell.
- The fluid mosaic model of membrane structure describes the membrane as a dynamic, flexible structure composed of a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins.
- The glycocalyx is a carbohydrate-rich region on the outside of the plasma membrane that plays a role in cell-cell interactions and signaling.
- Gap junctions are specialized channels that allow direct communication and exchange of molecules between adjacent cells.
- Peroxisomes are organelles responsible for breaking down fatty acids and amino acids.
- Centrioles are involved in the formation of cilia, flagella, and spindle fibers during cell division.
- Intermediate filaments are composed of a variety of proteins, such as keratin, vimentin, and lamin, that provide mechanical support and structure to the cell.
- Microvilli are small, finger-like projections that increase the surface area of the cell, whereas cilia are longer, more complex structures involved in movement and sensing.
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