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What did Robert Hooke observe in 1665 when examining a thin slice of cork?
What did Robert Hooke observe in 1665 when examining a thin slice of cork?
He observed that the cork resembled the structure of a honeycomb consisting of many little compartments.
What did Robert Hooke call the little compartments he observed in the cork?
What did Robert Hooke call the little compartments he observed in the cork?
He called them cells.
What is the origin of the word 'cell'?
What is the origin of the word 'cell'?
It is a Latin word for 'a little room'.
What is the purpose of placing the onion peel in a watch-glass containing water?
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What is the outer layer of the onion bulb called?
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What tool is used to peel off the skin from the concave side of the onion?
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What is the purpose of making sure the peel is perfectly flat on the slide?
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What is the significance of Robert Hooke's observation in 1665?
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What is the purpose of using a microscope in the activity described in the chapter?
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What is the benefit of using a pair of forceps to peel off the skin of the onion?
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What would happen to the onion peel if it were not placed in a watch-glass containing water?
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Why is it important to transfer the onion peel to a glass slide?
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What is the structure of the cork that Robert Hooke observed?
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What is the purpose of the concave side of the onion?
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Why is it important to study cells?
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Why is it important to make sure the peel is perfectly flat on the slide?
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What is the purpose of the microscope in the activity?
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What is the advantage of using a microscope to study cells?
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What is the importance of studying cells?
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What is the role of the glass slide in the activity?
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What inference can be drawn from the fact that the cork resembled the structure of a honeycomb?
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What is the significance of using a watch-glass containing water in the activity?
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How does the use of a microscope contribute to the understanding of cells?
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What is the importance of using a glass slide in the activity?
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What is the relationship between the Latin word 'cell' and the concept of a 'little room'?
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What is the purpose of peeling off the skin from the concave side of the onion?
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What is the significance of Robert Hooke's observation in the context of the history of science?
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How does the structure of the onion peel relate to the concept of cells?
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What is the underlying structure of cork that led Robert Hooke to coin the term 'cell'?
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What is the significance of observing that living things appear to consist of separate units?
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Why is it essential to keep the onion peel in a watch-glass containing water before placing it on a glass slide?
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What is the role of the term 'cell' in modern biology, and how is it related to Robert Hooke's discovery?
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What is the purpose of using a pair of forceps to peel off the skin from the concave side of the onion?
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Why is it important to place a drop of water on the glass slide before transferring the onion peel?
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What is the significance of the Latin word 'cell' in relation to the concept of a 'little room'?
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What is the importance of observing the onion peel under a microscope, and what does it reveal about the structure of cells?
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What is the significance of the discovery of the electron microscope in 1940 in understanding the structure of cells?
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What is the characteristic feature of unicellular organisms?
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How do cells produce cells of their own kind?
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What is the main difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?
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What can be inferred about cells from different parts of a plant body?
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What is the significance of observing that living things appear to consist of separate units?
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What is the importance of studying cells?
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What can be inferred about the origin of multicellular organisms?
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What is the significance of observing the structure of onion peel cells?
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What can be inferred about the structure of onion bulbs of different sizes based on the observation of their peel cells under a microscope?
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How do the cells of an onion peel relate to the concept of cells in general?
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What is the significance of Robert Hooke's discovery of cells in 1665?
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What is the relationship between cells and the concept of life?
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How do the contributions of Schleiden, Schwann, and Virchow relate to the cell theory?
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What is the significance of the discovery of the nucleus in the cell?
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How do the structures observed in onion peels and cork slices relate to each other?
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What is the significance of the term 'protoplasm' in the context of cell biology?
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What is the importance of understanding the structure and function of cells in the context of biology?
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What can be observed and understood with the discovery of the electron microscope in 1940?
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What is the characteristic of unicellular organisms?
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How do cells produce cells of their own kind?
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What is the main difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?
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What are the basic building units of the onion bulb, and what are they composed of?
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What can be observed when examining cells from different parts of a plant body?
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What is the significance of cells dividing to produce cells of their own kind?
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What is the significance of the cell theory presented by Schleiden and Schwann?
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What is the characteristic of cells from different parts of a plant body?
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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?
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What is the difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?
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What can be inferred about multicellular organisms?
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What can be observed when preparing temporary mounts of leaf peels, tip of roots of onion, or peels of onions of different sizes?
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Who discovered the free-living cells in pond water for the first time?
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What is the significance of using a microscope in the study of cells?
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What is the importance of understanding the structure and function of cells in biology?
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Who coined the term 'protoplasm' for the fluid substance of the cell?
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What did Robert Hooke observe in 1665 when examining a thin slice of cork?
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What is the significance of Virchow's contribution to the cell theory?
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What is the common feature of the cells of the onion peel, regardless of the size of the onion?
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What is the term used to describe the basic building units of the onion bulb?
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Who is credited with the discovery of cells in a cork slice in 1665?
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What is the significance of the discovery of the nucleus in the cell?
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What is the term used to describe the fluid substance of the cell?
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Who expanded the cell theory by suggesting that all cells arise from pre-existing cells?
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What is the characteristic of cells that are visible under a microscope?
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What is the underlying structure of the onion bulb?
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What is the significance of the discovery of the electron microscope in 1940?
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What is the relationship between cells and the concept of life?
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Can all cells perform all functions in a multicellular organism?
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What can be inferred about the structure of cells from different parts of a plant body?
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What do all cells have in common, regardless of their function or organism?
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What is the significance of the plasma membrane being selectively permeable?
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What is the consequence of the spontaneous movement of substances from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?
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What happens to the cell when it is placed in a concentrated salt solution?
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What happens to the egg when it is placed in pure water?
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What happens to dried raisins or apricots when they are placed in a concentrated sugar or salt solution?
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Why do unicellular freshwater organisms and most plant cells tend to gain water through osmosis?
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What is the role of osmosis in the life of a cell?
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What happens to the shell of an egg when it is dissolved in dilute hydrochloric acid?
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What is osmosis?
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What happens when dried raisins or apricots are placed in plain water?
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What happens when an animal or plant cell is placed in a hypotonic solution?
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What is the net diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane?
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What determines the direction of water movement across the cell membrane?
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What is the result of osmosis when a cell is placed in a hypotonic solution?
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What is the purpose of osmosis in cells?
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What is the term for the movement of water molecules from a higher concentration to a lower concentration?
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What is osmosis?
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What is the result of osmosis in a hypotonic solution?
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What is the result of osmosis in an isotonic solution?
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What determines whether a cell will gain or lose water?
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What type of membrane is involved in the process of osmosis?
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What happens to the egg when it is placed in pure water?
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Why is absorption of water by plant roots an example of osmosis?
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What is the net result of osmosis when a cell is placed in a hypotonic solution?
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What is the term used to describe a solution that has the same water concentration as the cell?
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What is the main factor that determines the direction of water movement across the cell membrane?
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What is the result of osmosis when a cell is placed in a solution with a higher solute concentration than the cell?
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What is the role of the plasma membrane in regulating the movement of water across the cell?
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What is the significance of osmosis in the life of a cell?
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What is the net result of osmosis when a cell is placed in a solution with the same solute concentration as the cell?
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What happens to the cell when it is placed in a hypertonic solution?
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Why do unicellular freshwater organisms and most plant cells tend to gain water through osmosis?
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What happens to the egg when it is placed in pure water?
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What is the term used to describe a solution that has a higher water concentration than the cell, and what is the effect of this solution on the cell?
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What is the significance of the selectively permeable nature of the cell membrane in relation to osmosis?
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What is the result of a cell being placed in an isotonic solution, and what does this indicate about the concentration of water inside the cell?
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What happens to a cell when it is placed in a hypertonic solution, and what is the term used to describe this type of solution?
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What is the purpose of osmosis in the life of a cell, and how does it contribute to the cell's overall function?
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What is the significance of the movement of water across the cell membrane in relation to the cell's overall function?
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How does the concentration of solutes in the surrounding solution affect the movement of water across the cell membrane, and what is the term used to describe this process?
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What is the primary cause of the net movement of water into a cell, resulting in its swelling?
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What is the term for the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane from high to low water concentration?
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What is the significance of the selectively permeable nature of the cell membrane in osmosis?
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How does the concentration of water in the surrounding solution affect the movement of water across the cell membrane?
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What happens when the concentration of water inside the cell is higher than the concentration of water in the external environment, and what is the significance of this phenomenon in the life of a cell?
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What is the reason behind the swelling of the egg when placed in pure water, and what is the significance of this observation in understanding the concept of osmosis?
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How does the concentration of solutes in the surrounding solution affect the movement of water across the cell membrane, and what is the significance of this phenomenon in the life of a cell?
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What is the significance of osmosis in the life of a cell, and how does it contribute to the cell's overall function?
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What is the difference between the movement of water into the egg and the movement of water out of the egg in the two activities described, and what is the significance of this difference in understanding the concept of osmosis?
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What is the role of osmosis in the absorption of water by plant roots, and how does it contribute to the plant's overall function?
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What is the significance of the observation that dried raisins or apricots swell when placed in water, and what is the underlying mechanism behind this phenomenon?
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How does the process of osmosis contribute to the exchange of gases and water in the life of a cell, and what is the significance of this process in the cell's overall function?
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What is the significance of the observation that the egg shrinks when placed in a concentrated salt solution, and what is the underlying mechanism behind this phenomenon?
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In a hypotonic solution, what will happen to an animal or plant cell and why?
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What determines the direction of water movement across the plasma membrane during osmosis?
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Describe what happens to a cell in an isotonic solution and explain why it occurs.
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Explain the concept of osmosis and its significance in the life of a cell.
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What is the primary function of osmosis in the life of a cell, and how does it relate to the concept of diffusion?
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What happens to the egg when it is placed in pure water, and how does this relate to the concept of osmosis?
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How do the results of the activity with dried raisins or apricots relate to the concept of osmosis, and what do they demonstrate about the movement of water?
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What is the significance of the selectively permeable nature of the cell membrane in relation to osmosis, and how does it affect the movement of substances across the membrane?
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How do unicellular freshwater organisms and plant cells tend to gain water through osmosis, and what is the significance of this process?
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What is the relationship between diffusion and osmosis, and how do they relate to the movement of substances across the cell membrane?
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What happens to the egg when it is placed in a concentrated salt solution, and how does this relate to the concept of osmosis?
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How do the activities with the egg and dried raisins or apricots demonstrate the importance of osmosis in the life of a cell?
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What is the significance of absorption of water by plant roots, and how does it relate to the concept of osmosis?
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What is the primary factor that determines the direction of water movement across the cell membrane during osmosis?
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How does the cell's surroundings affect the movement of water molecules during osmosis?
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What determines whether a solution is classified as hypotonic, isotonic, or hypertonic?
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What is the reason behind the shrinkage of dried raisins or apricots when placed in a concentrated solution of sugar or salt?
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Why do unicellular freshwater organisms and most plant cells tend to gain water through osmosis?
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What is the primary mechanism behind the swelling of the egg when it is placed in pure water, and how does this relate to the concept of osmosis?
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How does the selective permeability of the cell membrane contribute to the process of osmosis, and what would happen if the membrane was not selectively permeable?
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What is the underlying principle behind the observation that dried raisins or apricots swell when placed in plain water, and how does this relate to the concept of osmosis?
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How does the concentration of solutes in the surrounding solution affect the direction of water movement across the cell membrane, and what are the implications for cellular functions?
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What is the significance of osmosis in the life of a cell, and how does it relate to the concept of diffusion?
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How does the process of osmosis contribute to the absorption of water by plant roots, and what are the implications for plant growth and development?
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What is the significance of the selectively permeable membrane in the process of osmosis, and how does it contribute to the maintenance of cellular functions?
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How does the activity with the egg demonstrate the importance of osmosis in the life of a cell, and what does it reveal about the process of osmosis?
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What is the relationship between osmosis and the maintenance of cellular balance, and how does this impact cellular functions and survival?
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What is the purpose of adding iodine solution to the onion peel during the observation?
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What is the significance of observing the onion peel under a microscope?
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What is the significance of understanding osmosis in relation to cellular functions?
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What is the purpose of the activity involving-mounting a Rhoeo leaf peel in water and observing it under a microscope?
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What can be observed when a strong solution of sugar or salt is placed on a mounted leaf on a slide?
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Why do we use iodine solution when observing the peel?
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What is the primary function of cell walls in plant cells, and how do they contribute to the cells' ability to withstand changes in their surroundings?
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How do the chemical compositions of different regions of cells affect their staining patterns when using dyes such as iodine, safranin, or methylene blue?
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What is the significance of observing cells from an onion peel, and what can be inferred about the structure and function of these cells?
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Why is it necessary to use a stain such as iodine when observing cells, and what would be the consequence of not using it?
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What is the role of the cell wall in maintaining the integrity of the cell, and how does it interact with the cell membrane?
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How do the properties of living cells differ from those of dead cells, specifically in relation to their ability to absorb water by osmosis?
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How does the structure of the cell membrane contribute to the process of osmosis, and what are the implications for the cell's survival?
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What is the significance of the activity involving scraping the inside surface of the cheek, and what can be learned about the cells obtained from this process?
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What is the primary function of the cell wall in plant cells, and how does it provide structural strength to plants?
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What is the significance of plasmolysis in plant cells, and how can it be observed?
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What is the significance of plasmolysis in understanding the structure and function of plant cells?
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How does the selectively permeable nature of the plasma membrane influence the movement of substances in and out of the cell?
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What is the significance of observing chloroplasts in plant cells, and how do they relate to the cell's overall function?
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How does the structure of the plant cell wall impact the cell's ability to respond to changes in its environment?
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What can be inferred about the cells from the observation that only living cells absorb water by osmosis?
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What can be inferred about the structure and function of cells from the activity involving the onion peel and iodine solution?
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What happens when a strong solution of sugar or salt is placed on a mounted leaf on a slide?
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What is the main characteristic that distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?
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What is the role of the plasma membrane in regulating the movement of substances into and out of the cell, and how does it contribute to the process of osmosis?
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Describe the significance of the Golgi apparatus in cellular processes, and what would happen if it were absent or non-functional.
Describe the significance of the Golgi apparatus in cellular processes, and what would happen if it were absent or non-functional.
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What is the process of osmosis, and how does it affect cellular structure and function?
What is the process of osmosis, and how does it affect cellular structure and function?
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How do plant cells adapt to changes in their environment, and what are the consequences of these adaptations?
How do plant cells adapt to changes in their environment, and what are the consequences of these adaptations?
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What is the role of the nucleus in directing cellular processes, and how does it interact with the cytoplasm to facilitate cellular function?
What is the role of the nucleus in directing cellular processes, and how does it interact with the cytoplasm to facilitate cellular function?
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How do cells divide and reproduce, and what are the consequences of errors in this process?
How do cells divide and reproduce, and what are the consequences of errors in this process?
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What is the significance of cell membranes in maintaining cellular homeostasis, and how do they contribute to the overall structure and function of the cell?
What is the significance of cell membranes in maintaining cellular homeostasis, and how do they contribute to the overall structure and function of the cell?
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Compare and contrast the structure and function of chloroplasts and leucoplasts.
Compare and contrast the structure and function of chloroplasts and leucoplasts.
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What are the primary functions of the vacuole in mature plant cells?
What are the primary functions of the vacuole in mature plant cells?
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What is the main difference between the chromosomes of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
What is the main difference between the chromosomes of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
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What would happen if the plasma membrane of a cell were to rupture or break down?
What would happen if the plasma membrane of a cell were to rupture or break down?
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What would be the consequence for the cell if the Golgi apparatus were absent?
What would be the consequence for the cell if the Golgi apparatus were absent?
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What is the role of the mitochondria in the cell, and why is it referred to as the 'powerhouse' of the cell?
What is the role of the mitochondria in the cell, and why is it referred to as the 'powerhouse' of the cell?
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Where are the lipids and proteins that make up the cell membrane synthesized?
Where are the lipids and proteins that make up the cell membrane synthesized?
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What is the purpose of osmosis in plant cells, and how does it relate to the structure of the cell membrane?
What is the purpose of osmosis in plant cells, and how does it relate to the structure of the cell membrane?
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What would be the result of placing a cell in a hypertonic solution, and how does this relate to the process of osmosis?
What would be the result of placing a cell in a hypertonic solution, and how does this relate to the process of osmosis?
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What is the primary function of chromoplasts that contain chlorophyll, and how do they contribute to the life of a plant cell?
What is the primary function of chromoplasts that contain chlorophyll, and how do they contribute to the life of a plant cell?
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How do prokaryotic cells differ from eukaryotic cells in terms of their cell structure and organization?
How do prokaryotic cells differ from eukaryotic cells in terms of their cell structure and organization?
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What would happen to a cell if its plasma membrane ruptures or breaks down, and why is this important?
What would happen to a cell if its plasma membrane ruptures or breaks down, and why is this important?
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What would happen to the life of a cell if the Golgi apparatus was absent, and why is the Golgi apparatus essential for cellular function?
What would happen to the life of a cell if the Golgi apparatus was absent, and why is the Golgi apparatus essential for cellular function?
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Which organelle is known as the 'powerhouse' of the cell, and why is it essential for cellular function?
Which organelle is known as the 'powerhouse' of the cell, and why is it essential for cellular function?
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Where are the lipids and proteins that constitute the cell membrane synthesized, and why is this important?
Where are the lipids and proteins that constitute the cell membrane synthesized, and why is this important?
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How does an Amoeba obtain its food, and what is the significance of this process?
How does an Amoeba obtain its food, and what is the significance of this process?
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What is the significance of the osmosis experiment with potato cups, and what does it demonstrate about the movement of water across the cell membrane?
What is the significance of the osmosis experiment with potato cups, and what does it demonstrate about the movement of water across the cell membrane?
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What is the significance of the central vacuole in most mature plant cells, and what are the consequences if it is disrupted?
What is the significance of the central vacuole in most mature plant cells, and what are the consequences if it is disrupted?
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