Cell Parts and Processes Review

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What does it mean that the cell membrane is selectively permeable?

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It means that certain things can enter while others cannot.

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Are prokaryotes multicellular or unicellular?

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Prokaryotes are unicellular.

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What is the movement of molecules against a concentration gradient called?

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Active transport.

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What is another term for equilibrium in biological systems?

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Homeostasis.

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What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?

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The cell will swell and perhaps burst (lyse).

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and leaves.

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What are the two main types of cells?

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Prokaryotic and eukaryotic.

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What is osmosis?

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The movement of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.