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What type of microscope uses electrons to magnify images?
What type of microscope uses electrons to magnify images?
Prokaryotic cells contain a nucleus.
Prokaryotic cells contain a nucleus.
False
What is osmosis?
What is osmosis?
The movement of water molecules across a partially permeable membrane from high water concentration to low water concentration.
Muscle cells contain special proteins that ______ past each other to facilitate movement.
Muscle cells contain special proteins that ______ past each other to facilitate movement.
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Match the following types of solutions with their definitions:
Match the following types of solutions with their definitions:
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Which part of the plant cell aids in water and mineral absorption?
Which part of the plant cell aids in water and mineral absorption?
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In animals, cells lose the ability to further specialize after differentiation.
In animals, cells lose the ability to further specialize after differentiation.
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What is the main function of mitochondria in muscle cells?
What is the main function of mitochondria in muscle cells?
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Active transport requires ______ to move substances against the concentration gradient.
Active transport requires ______ to move substances against the concentration gradient.
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Which of the following describes Eukaryotic cells?
Which of the following describes Eukaryotic cells?
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Study Notes
Cell Structures and Functions
- Cells are the fundamental units of life
- Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
- Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
Microscopy
- Light microscopes use light and lenses to magnify images
- Electron microscopes use electrons to produce higher resolution images
Cell Specialisation in Animals
- As cells develop, they become specialized with different functions
- Nerve cells transmit electrical impulses for rapid communication
- Muscle cells contract and relax to move bones
- Sperm cells deliver genetic material to the egg
Cell Specialisation in Plants
- Root hair cells absorb water and minerals from the soil
- Large surface area for efficient absorption
- Large vacuoles move water via osmosis
Osmosis
- Osmosis is the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane from a region of high water concentration to a region of low water concentration
- Types of solutions:
- Hypotonic: more water outside the cell, cell swells
- Hypertonic: less water outside the cell, cell shrinks
- Isotonic: equal water inside and outside the cell, no change
Osmosis in Plants
- Osmosis supports plant stems and leaves
- Water uptake by cells maintains turgor pressure
Active Transport
- Active transport moves substances against a concentration gradient
- Requires energy from respiration
- Cells with high active transport needs have many mitochondria
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Test your knowledge on cell structures, functions, and specializations in both animals and plants. This quiz covers key topics including the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, microscopy techniques, and the process of osmosis. Sharpen your understanding of how cells operate within living organisms.
