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What property of particles determines whether they can permeate the cell membrane without assistance?

  • Relative solubility in water
  • Charge of the particle
  • Color of the particle
  • Size of the particle (correct)

Which organelle is typically the largest single organized cell component?

  • Mitochondria
  • Endoplasmic reticulum
  • Nucleus (correct)
  • Lysosome

What cellular activities require ATP?

  • Replication of DNA
  • Synthesis of new chemical compounds (correct)
  • Membrane transport of water
  • Digestion of proteins

What structures are membrane-enclosed and serve as distinct, highly organized components within the cell?

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

What is homeostasis?

<p>The process of maintaining a relatively stable internal environment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are body cells contained?

<p>In the watery internal environment through which life-sustaining exchanges are made (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two components of the extracellular fluid (ECF)?

<p>Plasma and interstitial fluid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are desmosomes found?

<p>Only in skin, heart, and uterus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of homeostasis?

<p>To support the survival and function of all cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three major subdivisions found in most human cells?

<p>Plasma membrane, cytoplasm, extracellular fluid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are desmosomes typically found in the human body?

<p>In the skin, heart, and uterus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two components of the extracellular fluid (ECF)?

<p>Interstitial fluid and intracellular fluid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of molecules can easily pass through the cell membrane without assistance?

<p>Uncharged nonpolar molecules (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What cellular activities result in the production of a net of 32 ATPs?

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

What is the function of aquaporins in membrane transport?

<p>Assist in the transport of uncharged nonpolar molecules (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cellular component serves as the genetic blueprint during cell replication?

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

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