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Who is credited with the development of the cell theory?

  • Anton van Leeuwenhoek
  • Louis Pasteur
  • Theodor Schwann and Matthias Schleiden (correct)
  • Robert Hooke
  • What is the difference between facilitated diffusion and active transport?

  • Facilitated diffusion moves substances against the concentration gradient while active transport moves substances with the concentration gradient
  • Facilitated diffusion requires energy while active transport does not
  • Facilitated diffusion requires carrier proteins while active transport does not (correct)
  • Facilitated diffusion is a type of passive transport while active transport is not
  • What happens to a cell placed in a hypertonic solution?

  • It expands and becomes turgid
  • It remains the same size
  • It swells and may burst
  • It shrinks and may become dehydrated (correct)
  • What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the cell membrane?

    <p>To control the movement of materials in and out of the cell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between phagocytosis and pinocytosis?

    <p>Phagocytosis involves the engulfment of large particles, while pinocytosis involves the engulfment of small particles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes osmosis?

    <p>The movement of water molecules from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of passive transport?

    <p>Diffusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will happen to a plant cell placed in a hypertonic solution?

    <p>The cell will shrink</p> Signup and view all the answers

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