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What is a characteristic of passive transport?

  • Requires metabolic energy
  • Net movement occurs from higher to lower concentration (correct)
  • Involves cytosis
  • Molecules move from lower to higher concentration
  • Peripheral proteins penetrate the whole thickness of the cell membrane.

    False

    What substances are primarily transported by facilitated diffusion?

    Large size hydrophilic molecules like glucose and amino acids.

    The _____ is formed of glycoprotein and glycolipids and plays a role in cell-cell recognition.

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

    Match the type of transport with its characteristic:

    <p>Passive transport = Does not require energy Active transport = Requires energy for movement against the gradient Endocytosis = Process of engulfing substances into the cell Exocytosis = Process of expelling substances from the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

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

    The Golgi apparatus is involved in the production of proteins.

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

    What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?

    <p>It controls the cell’s growth and reproduction and contains genetic material.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The rough endoplasmic reticulum is primarily responsible for protein ______.

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

    Match the following organelles with their primary functions:

    <p>Nucleus = Transcription of RNA from DNA Lysosomes = Intracellular digestion Mitochondria = Energy production Golgi apparatus = Packaging and modification of proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT part of the non-membranous organelles?

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

    Cholesterol in cell membranes serves to increase fluidity and transport substances.

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

    Name one function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum.

    <p>Gluconeogenesis in the liver or lipid transport.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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