19 Questions
What is the function of the cell wall?
Determines the shape of the cell
In osmosis, in which direction does water move?
From high concentration to low concentration
What is the main component of the bacterial cell wall?
Peptidoglycan
Where are nuclear pores located?
In the nuclear envelope
What does the cell membrane act as within a cell?
Brain of the cell
How do ribosomes contribute to cellular functions?
They are involved in protein synthesis
What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?
To provide rigidity and structural support
Which organelle is responsible for ATP synthesis in eukaryotic cells?
Mitochondria
What is the main function of the nucleus in a cell?
To house genetic material and control cell activities
Which structure separates the contents of a cell from its external environment?
Cell wall
What is the primary function of lysosomes in a cell?
Waste removal and digestion
Which organelle is responsible for maintaining turgidity in plant cells?
Vacuoles
What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?
Modification and packaging of proteins
What is the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) in a cell?
Synthesis of fats and lipids
Which organelle contains chlorophyll pigment in plant cells?
Plastids
What is the role of endocytosis in a cell?
Taking in extracellular fluid into the cell
What is the purpose of exocytosis in a cell?
Movement of particles from cell to external environment
Which type of active transport involves the exchange of Sodium and Potassium ions across the cell membrane?
Pinocytosis
What is the function of biological stains like Safranin in histology and cytology?
Coloring cell nuclei red
Test your knowledge on cell membrane and osmosis processes such as diffusion, osmosis, hypertonic, hypotonic, isotonic solutions, and the movement of solutes and solvents across semipermeable membranes. Understand how cells absorb water through osmosis and reach equilibrium state.
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