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What is the main function of the plasma membrane in eukaryotic cells?
What is the main function of the plasma membrane in eukaryotic cells?
- Stores genetic information
- Helps in cell division
- Regulates passage of materials in and out (correct)
- Synthesizes organic food
What is the believed origin of the nucleus in eukaryotic cells?
What is the believed origin of the nucleus in eukaryotic cells?
- Emitted from the Golgi apparatus
- Evolved by invagination of the plasma membrane (correct)
- Arose spontaneously within the cell
- Developed from the endoplasmic reticulum
What is the theory that suggests mitochondria and chloroplasts in eukaryotic cells originated from engulfed prokaryotic cells?
What is the theory that suggests mitochondria and chloroplasts in eukaryotic cells originated from engulfed prokaryotic cells?
- Nuclear fusion theory
- Evolutionary vestige theory
- Endosymbiotic theory (correct)
- Excavation hypothesis
Which organelles are considered independent and self-sufficient in eukaryotic cells?
Which organelles are considered independent and self-sufficient in eukaryotic cells?
Which type of cells would contain more smooth endoplasmic reticulum according to the text?
Which type of cells would contain more smooth endoplasmic reticulum according to the text?
What is the function of the dark nucleolus within the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell?
What is the function of the dark nucleolus within the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell?
What did Matthias Schleiden and Theodor Schwann contribute to the Cell Theory?
What did Matthias Schleiden and Theodor Schwann contribute to the Cell Theory?
Why do cells need to be small according to the information provided?
Why do cells need to be small according to the information provided?
What is a distinguishing feature of eukaryotic cells compared to prokaryotic cells?
What is a distinguishing feature of eukaryotic cells compared to prokaryotic cells?
What is the size range for cells as mentioned in the text?
What is the size range for cells as mentioned in the text?
Why does the surface-area-to-volume ratio require cells to be small?
Why does the surface-area-to-volume ratio require cells to be small?
What is one of the main functions of organelles in eukaryotic cells?
What is one of the main functions of organelles in eukaryotic cells?
