Size of Unicellular Organisms Quiz
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What happens to animal cells and some protists when placed in a hypotonic solution?

  • They shrink as water enters the cell
  • They swell as water enters the cell (correct)
  • They rupture as water enters the cell
  • They remain unchanged as water enters and exits the cell
  • How do bacteria, fungi, algae, and plants overcome the problem of water movement?

  • By actively pumping out excess water using organelles in the cytoplasm
  • By remaining unchanged in hypotonic solutions
  • By releasing excess water through contractile vacuoles
  • By having a rigid cell wall that prevents cells from rupturing (correct)
  • What is the evolutionary process whereby a population becomes better suited to its habitat?

  • Adaptation (correct)
  • Homeostasis
  • Diffusion
  • Osmosis
  • Which element is a key regulator of water movement and electrical currents in cells?

    <p>Phosphorus (P)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the size limitation of unicellular organisms?

    <p>To ensure efficient diffusion of materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

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