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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. (B) 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. (D) 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. (B) Signup and view all the answers