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What is the function of mesosomes in a cell?
What is the function of mesosomes in a cell?
- Cell growth
- Respiration (correct)
- Protein production
- Genetic variation
Which organelle is the site of protein production in a cell?
Which organelle is the site of protein production in a cell?
- Mesosomes
- Mitochondria
- Ribosomes (correct)
- Nucleus
Why are all cells produced by mitosis genetically identical?
Why are all cells produced by mitosis genetically identical?
- Due to cytokinesis
- Due to genetic recombination
- Due to replication of chromosomes (correct)
- Due to meiosis
What is the primary function of mitosis in cell division?
What is the primary function of mitosis in cell division?
During which stage of the cell cycle do the chromosomes begin to condense?
During which stage of the cell cycle do the chromosomes begin to condense?
What is the main advantage of organisms using mitosis for growth?
What is the main advantage of organisms using mitosis for growth?
What is the process of cell division in prokaryotic cells known as?
What is the process of cell division in prokaryotic cells known as?
During binary fission, what forms between the two DNA molecules to divide the original cell?
During binary fission, what forms between the two DNA molecules to divide the original cell?
Which component of the cell/organelle membrane controls the movement of substances in and out?
Which component of the cell/organelle membrane controls the movement of substances in and out?
Why do viruses not undergo cell division?
Why do viruses not undergo cell division?
What gives the cell membrane its fluid mosaic model structure?
What gives the cell membrane its fluid mosaic model structure?
In prokaryotic cells, what replicates alongside circular DNA during binary fission?
In prokaryotic cells, what replicates alongside circular DNA during binary fission?
What type of immune response involves T cells and is responsible for destroying pathogen-infected cells?
What type of immune response involves T cells and is responsible for destroying pathogen-infected cells?
Which cells replicate themselves when exposed to an invading pathogen, leading to a faster immune response upon reinfection?
Which cells replicate themselves when exposed to an invading pathogen, leading to a faster immune response upon reinfection?
What is the main function of T killer cells in the immune response?
What is the main function of T killer cells in the immune response?
Which cells produce antibodies in the humoral response?
Which cells produce antibodies in the humoral response?
What is the Y-shaped structure formed by antibodies made of?
What is the Y-shaped structure formed by antibodies made of?
Which type of immunity results from the introduction of antibodies from another person or animal?
Which type of immunity results from the introduction of antibodies from another person or animal?
What is the main function of cholesterol in the cell membrane?
What is the main function of cholesterol in the cell membrane?
What is the purpose of maintaining a vacuum environment in an electron microscope?
What is the purpose of maintaining a vacuum environment in an electron microscope?
Which component of the cell membrane allows cells to adhere to one another and form tissues?
Which component of the cell membrane allows cells to adhere to one another and form tissues?
What do intrinsic proteins in the cell membrane primarily function as?
What do intrinsic proteins in the cell membrane primarily function as?
In a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), how are areas that absorb electrons represented in the images?
In a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), how are areas that absorb electrons represented in the images?
What is a key limitation of Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) and Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEM)?
What is a key limitation of Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) and Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEM)?
Which type of molecule can easily pass through the cell membrane based on its structure?
Which type of molecule can easily pass through the cell membrane based on its structure?
What is the main purpose of cell fractionation?
What is the main purpose of cell fractionation?
Which component of the cell membrane acts as a cell surface receptor and neurotransmitter?
Which component of the cell membrane acts as a cell surface receptor and neurotransmitter?
Which method is commonly used for cell fractionation?
Which method is commonly used for cell fractionation?
What is the role of glycolipids in the cell membrane?
What is the role of glycolipids in the cell membrane?
What is the resultant fluid called after cells are blended in an homogeniser during cell fractionation?
What is the resultant fluid called after cells are blended in an homogeniser during cell fractionation?
