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What is the main function of the nucleus in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?
What is the main function of the nucleus in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?
Which organelle is known as the 'powerhouse of the cell'?
Which organelle is known as the 'powerhouse of the cell'?
What is the function of the cell membrane in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?
What is the function of the cell membrane in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?
Why is the cell membrane described as semi-permeable?
Why is the cell membrane described as semi-permeable?
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Which molecule requires a specific transporter protein to pass through the cell membrane?
Which molecule requires a specific transporter protein to pass through the cell membrane?
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What is the main difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?
What is the main difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?
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What is the primary function of endocytosis?
What is the primary function of endocytosis?
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What is the main difference between active transport and passive transport?
What is the main difference between active transport and passive transport?
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What is the main function of facilitated diffusion?
What is the main function of facilitated diffusion?
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What is the relationship between osmosis and the tonicity of a solution?
What is the relationship between osmosis and the tonicity of a solution?
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What is the main difference between simple diffusion and facilitated diffusion?
What is the main difference between simple diffusion and facilitated diffusion?
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Which of the following substances is NOT typically transported by active transport?
Which of the following substances is NOT typically transported by active transport?
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How does the rate of diffusion depend on temperature?
How does the rate of diffusion depend on temperature?
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What is the main function of the transporter proteins in facilitated diffusion?
What is the main function of the transporter proteins in facilitated diffusion?
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What is the main difference between exocytosis and endocytosis?
What is the main difference between exocytosis and endocytosis?
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