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How does Emily Martin challenge the traditional understanding of the cell's functioning?
How does Emily Martin challenge the traditional understanding of the cell's functioning?
- By arguing that cellular organelles work independently of each other.
- By suggesting that the cell's functions are similar to those of a factory. (correct)
- By emphasizing the centralization of control within the cell.
- By advocating for the portrayal of the cell as a hierarchical structure.
What is a key point made about 'control' and 'information' in relation to the cell?
What is a key point made about 'control' and 'information' in relation to the cell?
- They are primarily concentrated at the top of the cell.
- They are exclusively managed by a central authority within the cell.
- They are dispersed throughout the cell and not restricted to a single location. (correct)
- They are irrelevant to the understanding of how cells function.
Why does the text criticize the imagery used to represent cells as factories?
Why does the text criticize the imagery used to represent cells as factories?
- Because it aligns with how cells operate in a centralized manner.
- Because it simplifies complex cellular interactions.
- Because it hinders a true understanding of how cells function. (correct)
- Because it accurately reflects the nature of a cell's functions.
What problem arises from projecting social hierarchies onto scientific concepts like cells?
What problem arises from projecting social hierarchies onto scientific concepts like cells?
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How did the metaphor of a factory influence early scientific discussions about organelles?
How did the metaphor of a factory influence early scientific discussions about organelles?
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