Cell Membrane and Osmosis Quiz
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What is the function of the cell wall?

  • Stores genetic material
  • Determines the shape of the cell (correct)
  • Synthesizes proteins
  • Regulates the movement of materials into and out of the cell
  • In osmosis, in which direction does water move?

  • From inside the cell to the external environment
  • It doesn't move at all
  • From low concentration to high concentration
  • From high concentration to low concentration (correct)
  • What is the main component of the bacterial cell wall?

  • Peptidoglycan (correct)
  • Glycocalyx
  • Chitin
  • Cellulose
  • Where are nuclear pores located?

    <p>In the nuclear envelope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the cell membrane act as within a cell?

    <p>Brain of the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do ribosomes contribute to cellular functions?

    <p>They are involved in protein synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?

    <p>To provide rigidity and structural support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is responsible for ATP synthesis in eukaryotic cells?

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

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

    <p>To house genetic material and control cell activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure separates the contents of a cell from its external environment?

    <p>Cell wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of lysosomes in a cell?

    <p>Waste removal and digestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is responsible for maintaining turgidity in plant cells?

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

    What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

    <p>Modification and packaging of proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) in a cell?

    <p>Synthesis of fats and lipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle contains chlorophyll pigment in plant cells?

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

    What is the role of endocytosis in a cell?

    <p>Taking in extracellular fluid into the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of exocytosis in a cell?

    <p>Movement of particles from cell to external environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of active transport involves the exchange of Sodium and Potassium ions across the cell membrane?

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

    What is the function of biological stains like Safranin in histology and cytology?

    <p>Coloring cell nuclei red</p> Signup and view all the answers

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