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What is the main function of cells in organisms?
What is the main function of cells in organisms?
- Maintaining the shape of the organism
- Producing energy for the organism
- Serving as the basic living unit of structure and function (correct)
- Regulating temperature in the organism
How does cell size affect the ability to get materials in and out of a cell?
How does cell size affect the ability to get materials in and out of a cell?
- Cells with more irregular shapes are less efficient in material exchange
- Smaller cell size decreases the surface area available for material exchange (correct)
- Larger cell size increases the efficiency of material exchange
- Cell size has no impact on material exchange
Why is being small an advantage for cells in multicellular organisms?
Why is being small an advantage for cells in multicellular organisms?
- Large cells have a longer lifespan
- Small cells have high energy production capabilities
- Large cells are more resistant to diseases
- Small cells can efficiently exchange nutrients and wastes (correct)
What happens to the surface area of a cube-shaped cell when it doubles in size?
What happens to the surface area of a cube-shaped cell when it doubles in size?
Why is it mentioned that a frog’s egg is large enough to be seen by the naked eye?
Why is it mentioned that a frog’s egg is large enough to be seen by the naked eye?
How does the ability of glucose to enter a cell relate to cell size?
How does the ability of glucose to enter a cell relate to cell size?
What is a major structural feature that distinguishes eukaryotic cells from archaea and bacteria?
What is a major structural feature that distinguishes eukaryotic cells from archaea and bacteria?
Which statement accurately describes the cell walls of eukaryotic cells?
Which statement accurately describes the cell walls of eukaryotic cells?
What is a characteristic shared by all prokaryotes mentioned in the text?
What is a characteristic shared by all prokaryotes mentioned in the text?
Which type of cell is likely to have both primary and secondary cell walls?
Which type of cell is likely to have both primary and secondary cell walls?
What sets eukaryotic ribosomes apart from prokaryotic ribosomes based on the text?
What sets eukaryotic ribosomes apart from prokaryotic ribosomes based on the text?
