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What is the main function of the permanent vacuole in plant cells?
What is the main function of the permanent vacuole in plant cells?
- Synthesizes proteins
- Improves cell's rigidity (correct)
- Transports genetic material
- Aids in cellular respiration
What is the compound that makes up the cell wall of plant cells?
What is the compound that makes up the cell wall of plant cells?
- Peptidoglycan
- Cholesterol
- Starch
- Cellulose (correct)
In bacterial cells, what is the function of plasmids?
In bacterial cells, what is the function of plasmids?
- Synthesize ATP
- Code for extra genes beyond chromosomal DNA (correct)
- Store water and nutrients
- Facilitate cell division
Which type of cells have the ability to differentiate throughout their whole life?
Which type of cells have the ability to differentiate throughout their whole life?
What is the key process that allows cells to specialize by gaining new sub-cellular structures?
What is the key process that allows cells to specialize by gaining new sub-cellular structures?
What is the main function of flagella in bacterial cells?
What is the main function of flagella in bacterial cells?
What type of cells are animal and plant cells?
What type of cells are animal and plant cells?
Which organelle is found in eukaryotic cells but not in prokaryotic cells?
Which organelle is found in eukaryotic cells but not in prokaryotic cells?
What is the main function of enzymes in biological systems?
What is the main function of enzymes in biological systems?
In an enzyme-catalyzed reaction, what happens to the rate of reaction when the enzyme concentration is increased?
In an enzyme-catalyzed reaction, what happens to the rate of reaction when the enzyme concentration is increased?
Which process is responsible for the movement of molecules across a cell membrane, from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration?
Which process is responsible for the movement of molecules across a cell membrane, from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration?
What is a common method used to investigate osmosis in plant cells?
What is a common method used to investigate osmosis in plant cells?
What is the main function of root hair cells?
What is the main function of root hair cells?
What is the role of mitochondria in root hair cells?
What is the role of mitochondria in root hair cells?
What is the purpose of lignin deposition in xylem cells?
What is the purpose of lignin deposition in xylem cells?
What is the main function of phloem cells in plants?
What is the main function of phloem cells in plants?
What is the function of sieve plates in phloem cells?
What is the function of sieve plates in phloem cells?
Why are microscopes necessary to observe extremely small structures like cells?
Why are microscopes necessary to observe extremely small structures like cells?
