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Which characteristic is NOT true for prokaryotic cells?
Which characteristic is NOT true for prokaryotic cells?
- They are typically single-celled organisms.
- They are generally smaller than eukaryotic cells.
- They lack membrane-bound organelles.
- They have a true nucleus. (correct)
What is the primary function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)?
What is the primary function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)?
- Energy production
- Detoxification
- Protein synthesis and transport (correct)
- Lipid synthesis
How does compartmentalization benefit eukaryotic cells?
How does compartmentalization benefit eukaryotic cells?
- It eliminates the need for transport proteins.
- It allows for specialization of functions. (correct)
- It simplifies cellular processes.
- It decreases the surface area of the cell.
Which organelle is primarily responsible for energy production in eukaryotic cells?
Which organelle is primarily responsible for energy production in eukaryotic cells?
What is a major difference between plant and animal cells concerning organelles?
What is a major difference between plant and animal cells concerning organelles?
What is a key characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
What is a key characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of eukaryotic cells compared to prokaryotic cells?
Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of eukaryotic cells compared to prokaryotic cells?
What does cell compartmentalization refer to?
What does cell compartmentalization refer to?
What mechanism is primarily responsible for the selective transport of substances across the plasma membrane?
What mechanism is primarily responsible for the selective transport of substances across the plasma membrane?
Which of the following is NOT a difference between plant and animal cells?
Which of the following is NOT a difference between plant and animal cells?
In terms of the fluid mosaic model, what role do the embedded proteins play?
In terms of the fluid mosaic model, what role do the embedded proteins play?
What is the lower limit for cell size primarily determined by?
What is the lower limit for cell size primarily determined by?
How does increasing magnification generally affect resolution in microscopy?
How does increasing magnification generally affect resolution in microscopy?
Which of the following accurately describes the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?
Which of the following accurately describes the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?
What is the primary function of the central vacuole in plant cells?
What is the primary function of the central vacuole in plant cells?
Which feature is exclusive to animal cells compared to plant cells?
Which feature is exclusive to animal cells compared to plant cells?
In which direction do molecules move during passive transport?
In which direction do molecules move during passive transport?
Which process requires energy to move substances across the cell membrane?
Which process requires energy to move substances across the cell membrane?
What occurs to a red blood cell placed in a hypertonic solution?
What occurs to a red blood cell placed in a hypertonic solution?
Which of the following correctly identifies a characteristic of the lipid bilayer?
Which of the following correctly identifies a characteristic of the lipid bilayer?
What distinguishes endocytosis from exocytosis?
What distinguishes endocytosis from exocytosis?
What is the function of gap junctions in cell junctions?
What is the function of gap junctions in cell junctions?
Which type of organic molecule is primarily involved in creating enzymes?
Which type of organic molecule is primarily involved in creating enzymes?
What is the primary function of lysosomes?
What is the primary function of lysosomes?
Which organelle is responsible for ribosome synthesis?
Which organelle is responsible for ribosome synthesis?
How do microfilaments contribute to cellular functions?
How do microfilaments contribute to cellular functions?
Which transport mechanism utilizes ATP to move substances against their concentration gradient?
Which transport mechanism utilizes ATP to move substances against their concentration gradient?
