Eukaryotic Cell Structure and Function
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>It reinforces the idea that social hierarchies are natural.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the metaphor of a factory influence early scientific discussions about organelles?

    <p>It provided a useful framework for explaining organelle functions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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