Med Micro: Nine Weeks 1 Exam2.0

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What is osmosis?

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Osmosis is the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from an area of high water concentration to an area of low water concentration.

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

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The nucleus holds genetic information, acts as the control center of the cell, and makes the cell more complex than prokaryotic cells.

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What type of organism is a mushroom?

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A mushroom is a type of fungus.

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Who discovered the process of Gram Staining?

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Hans Christian Gram discovered the process of Gram Staining.

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Which type of cell has membrane-bound organelles?

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Eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles.

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Define prokaryote.

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A prokaryote is a unicellular organism that lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

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Define eukaryote.

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A eukaryote is an organism whose cells contain a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane regulates what enters and exits the cell, providing protection and support.

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What is the significance of Gram Staining in microbiology?

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Gram Staining is used to classify bacteria into two groups (Gram-positive and Gram-negative) based on their cell wall composition.