13 questions
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum?
protein synthesis
detoxifies harmful chemicals in the cell
storage and release of calcium ions.
synthesizes lipids and phospholipids
Nucleoids are only found in which type of cell?
Eukaryotes
Animal Cells
Plant Cells
Prokaryotes
As the size of a cell increases, the surface area to volume ___________
increases
decreases
remains the same
Which molecule cannot passively diffuse across a cell membrane?
Oxygen
H+ Ions
carbon dioxide
water
In what ways are chloroplasts and mitochondria alike?
They function to provide energy to the cell
They each contain their own DNA and ribosomes
They can both reproduce by splitting in half.
All of the above are correct for both
What is the term that describes when a cell expends energy to pump molecules across its membrane against their concentration gradients?
Facilitated diffusion
Passive transport
Osmosis
Active transport
What part of the cell membrane keeps the fluidity of the membrane?
phospholipid
cholesterol
integral proteins
glycoproteins
In order for a solute to pass through a cell membrane via diffusion, it must be all of the following except __________.
nonpolar
hydrophobic
charged
small
The picture shows phagocytosis in which the cell membrane surrounds & pinches off a large particle into a vesicle or vacuole. This is an example of
endocytosis
exocytosis
facilitated diffusion
osmosis
Which of the following statements about the Golgi apparatus are NOT true
the cis end of the Golgi receives proteins from the ER
breakdown toxic metabolic wastes
proteins are packaged and modified for shipment
the trans end of the Golgi transfers proteins to the membrane
Which of the following structures are present in ALL eukaryotic cells?
cell wall
cell membrane
nuclear membrane
cell membrane and nuclear membrane
This dialysis tubing of glucose and starch is left in the water for 24 hours. Which of the following is possible?
there will be starch will be in the tubing and the water
there will be no glucose left in the tubing.
the water potential inside the bag, will be greater than the water
The bag will contain more water than it did in the original condition.
A plant cell loses its water to its surrounding environment. What type of solution is in the plant cell cytoplasm?
hypertonic
hypotonic
isotonic
none of the above