Science Flashcard

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What is the structure that forms the basic framework of a cell membrane?

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Phospholipid bilayer

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What occurs to a cell when it is placed in a hypertonic solution?

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The cell shrinks and becomes plasmolyzed.

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What characteristic distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus.

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What types of atoms are typically bonded to carbon in organic molecules?

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Hydrogen (H) and Oxygen (O) groups.

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What is the term for data that is measured and expressed numerically?

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Quantitative data.

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What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics, while quantitative data involves numerical measurements.

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What is a hypertonic solution?

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A solution with a higher concentration of solutes compared to another solution.

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What is the role of proteins in the cell membrane?

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Proteins assist in transport, communication, and structural support.

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What is osmosis?

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The movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to high solute concentration.