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Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
What is the primary function of the plasma membrane in a cell?
What is the primary function of the plasma membrane in a cell?
Which of the following is a major difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Which of the following is a major difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Which of the following structures is found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Which of the following structures is found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
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What is the main function of the cytoskeleton in eukaryotic cells?
What is the main function of the cytoskeleton in eukaryotic cells?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?
Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?
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What is the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
What is the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
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Which organelle is responsible for modifying, concentrating, and packaging proteins made in the endoplasmic reticulum?
Which organelle is responsible for modifying, concentrating, and packaging proteins made in the endoplasmic reticulum?
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What is the primary function of the ribosome?
What is the primary function of the ribosome?
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What is the basic structure unit of the plasma membrane?
What is the basic structure unit of the plasma membrane?
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Which organelle is known for its prokaryotic origins?
Which organelle is known for its prokaryotic origins?
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What is the main function of the cytoskeleton in a cell?
What is the main function of the cytoskeleton in a cell?
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What is the function of the nucleus within a cell?
What is the function of the nucleus within a cell?
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What is the external network of fibers that contains cell-adhesion molecules and proteoglycans?
What is the external network of fibers that contains cell-adhesion molecules and proteoglycans?
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What is the primary role of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (rough ER) in a cell?
What is the primary role of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (rough ER) in a cell?
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What is a key difference between smooth endoplasmic reticulum (smooth ER) and rough endoplasmic reticulum (rough ER)?
What is a key difference between smooth endoplasmic reticulum (smooth ER) and rough endoplasmic reticulum (rough ER)?
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What is the core function of mitochondria?
What is the core function of mitochondria?
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Which organelle acts as the demolition crew of the cell?
Which organelle acts as the demolition crew of the cell?
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What is the main role of peroxisomes in a cell?
What is the main role of peroxisomes in a cell?
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Which phase of the cell cycle involves DNA replication?
Which phase of the cell cycle involves DNA replication?
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What is the correct order of phases in mitosis?
What is the correct order of phases in mitosis?
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What is the primary role of tRNA in protein production?
What is the primary role of tRNA in protein production?
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What does transcription involve in the process of protein synthesis?
What does transcription involve in the process of protein synthesis?
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What is the main function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?
What is the main function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?
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What happens during interphase in the cell cycle?
What happens during interphase in the cell cycle?
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What is the role of histones in the nucleus?
What is the role of histones in the nucleus?
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