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Cell Biology Quiz: Membrane Functions
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Cell Biology Quiz: Membrane Functions

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What is the term for the process by which large particles are engulfed by the cell membrane?

  • Pinocytosis
  • Diffusion
  • Phagocytosis (correct)
  • Exocytosis
  • Which type of solution causes a cell to swell due to the influx of water?

  • Isotonic solution
  • Saturated solution
  • Hypotonic solution (correct)
  • Hypertonic solution
  • What role do cholesterol molecules play in the cell membrane?

  • They act as energy storage.
  • They provide rigidity and stabilize the membrane's fluidity. (correct)
  • They facilitate the transport of ions.
  • They serve as receptors for signaling molecules.
  • What is the primary difference between passive transport and active transport?

    <p>Passive transport moves substances down their concentration gradient, while active transport requires energy to move substances against it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process actively pumps ions across the cell membrane?

    <p>Active transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cell Membrane Processes

    • Phagocytosis allows large particles to be engulfed by the cell membrane.
    • Other processes related to cell membrane activity include exocytosis (release of substances), and pinocytosis (cell drinking).

    Solutions and Cell Behavior

    • A hypotonic solution causes a cell to swell as water influx increases.
    • Isotonic solutions have equal concentrations inside and outside the cell, preventing swelling or shrinking.
    • Hypertonic solutions lead to cell shrinkage due to water moving out.

    Cholesterol's Role in Cell Membrane

    • Cholesterol molecules provide rigidity and stabilize the fluidity of the cell membrane.
    • They do not primarily serve as energy storage, transport facilitators, or receptors.

    Transport Mechanisms

    • Passive transport moves substances down their concentration gradient without requiring energy.
    • Active transport requires energy to move substances against their concentration gradient.
    • Key distinction: passive transport is energy-free, while active transport demands energy input.

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    Test your knowledge on the structure and functions of cell membranes with this quiz. Questions cover processes like exocytosis, types of solutions affecting cells, and the role of cholesterol in membrane stability. Perfect for students studying cell biology.

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