Unit 2 Cells Review

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are the organelles responsible for protein synthesis in a cell.

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What happens to an animal cell in a hypertonic solution?

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The cell would shrivel because the water moves out of the cell to balance the solute concentration.

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What is programmed cell death also known as?

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Apoptosis is the process of programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms.

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What characterizes an isotonic solution?

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An isotonic solution has equal concentrations of solute on both sides of the cell membrane.

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Which organelle is essential for animal cell division?

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Centrioles are critical for the process of cell division in animal cells.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration.

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What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus houses the cell's genetic material (DNA) and controls cellular activities.

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What is the difference between hypotonic and hypertonic solutions?

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Hypotonic solutions have a lower concentration of solute compared to the cell, causing it to swell, while hypertonic solutions have a higher concentration, causing the cell to shrivel.

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What are stem cells?

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Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that have the potential to develop into various cell types.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process during cell division where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two daughter cells.