Cell Biology Quiz

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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?

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

What is the function of the cell membrane?

To control the movement of materials in and out of the cell. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between phagocytosis and pinocytosis?

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

Which of the following accurately describes osmosis?

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

Which of the following is an example of passive transport?

Diffusion Signup and view all the answers

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

The cell will shrink Signup and view all the answers

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Who is credited with the development of the cell theory?

What is the difference between facilitated diffusion and active transport?

What happens to a cell placed in a hypertonic solution?

What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

What is the function of the cell membrane?

What is the difference between phagocytosis and pinocytosis?

Which of the following accurately describes osmosis?

Which of the following is an example of passive transport?

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

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