Establishment of Membrane Potentials

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What is the result of K+ ions diffusing out of the cell?

  • The inside of the cell becomes relatively positive
  • The outside of the cell becomes relatively negative
  • The inside of the cell becomes relatively negative (correct)
  • There is no change in the cell's polarity

What is the consequence of Na+ ions diffusing into the cell?

  • The inside of the cell becomes relatively positive (correct)
  • There is no change in the cell's polarity
  • The inside of the cell becomes relatively negative
  • The outside of the cell becomes relatively positive

In nerve diffusion potentials, what is the role of K+ ions?

  • Diffuses into the cell, leaving the inside positive
  • Causes an equal distribution of charge inside and outside the cell
  • Diffuses out of the cell, leaving the inside negative (correct)
  • Has no effect on the cell's polarity

How does the direction of diffusion potential depend on the relative concentrations of ions inside vs outside the cell?

<p>It determines whether the inside becomes relatively positive or negative (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Potassium diffusion potential is established when K+ ions diffuse into the cell, leaving it relatively negative inside.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sodium diffusion potential is established when only Na+ ions can diffuse out of the cell, leaving it relatively positive inside.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The direction of the diffusion potential depends only on the concentration of the ion involved inside vs outside the cell.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In nerve diffusion potentials, K+ ions have a higher concentration outside cells and diffuse in, leaving the inside positive.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the plasma membrane?

<p>Regulates the passage of substances in and out of the cell (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the gel-like substance in the cytoplasm called?

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Which organelle is responsible for protein modification and sorting within the cell?

<p>Golgi apparatus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main constituent of the plasma membrane?

<p>Lipids and proteins (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the genetic material found within a typical cell?

<p>Nucleus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the cell fills the space between the nucleus and the cell membrane?

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What is the primary function of the nucleolus?

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Which organelle is often referred to as the powerhouse of the cell?

<p>Mitochondria (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

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Which statement best describes the function of the Golgi apparatus?

<p>Packaging and distributing molecules (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the cell membrane in regulating the passage of substances?

<p>Facilitating active transport (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is responsible for producing ribosomes?

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What is the function of the fluid mosaic model in the cell membrane?

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Which organelle plays a role in lipid metabolism and detoxification?

<p><strong>Smooth endoplasmic reticulum (ER)</strong> (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the crucial function of the cell membrane?

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