Comparison: Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells
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What is the main function of the nucleus in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

  • Controlling cell activities and storing genetic information (correct)
  • Facilitating cellular respiration
  • Regulating nutrient intake and waste removal
  • Producing energy for the cell

    • Which organelle is known as the 'powerhouse of the cell'?

  • Cytoplasm
  • Cell membrane
  • Nucleus
  • Mitochondria (correct)

    • What is the function of the cell membrane in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

  • Store genetic information
  • Regulate nutrient intake and waste removal (correct)
  • Initiate chemical reactions
  • Control cellular activities

    • Why is the cell membrane described as semi-permeable?

    <p>Only specific substances can pass through quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule requires a specific transporter protein to pass through the cell membrane?

    <p>$Glucose$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Eukaryotic cells have mitochondria and chloroplasts, while prokaryotic cells do not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of endocytosis?

    <p>To transport materials from the outside of the cell to the inside.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between active transport and passive transport?

    <p>Both a and b are correct.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of facilitated diffusion?

    <p>To transport molecules across the cell membrane using a specific transporter protein.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between osmosis and the tonicity of a solution?

    <p>Osmosis occurs from a hypertonic solution to a hypotonic solution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between simple diffusion and facilitated diffusion?

    <p>Facilitated diffusion uses transporter proteins, while simple diffusion does not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following substances is NOT typically transported by active transport?

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

    How does the rate of diffusion depend on temperature?

    <p>Diffusion rate increases as temperature increases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the transporter proteins in facilitated diffusion?

    <p>To bind to the solute molecules and carry them across the cell membrane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between exocytosis and endocytosis?

    <p>Exocytosis brings materials from outside the cell into the cell, while endocytosis brings materials from inside the cell to the outside.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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