Unit 2 Exam Review

Front

What organelle in a plant cell is responsible for providing turgid pressure?

Back

Central Vacuole

Front

What process do bacteria undergo when they are engulfed by a cell?

Back

Phagocytosis

Front

What types of cells contain enzymes, DNA, ribosomes, plasma membrane, and mitochondria?

Back

Plant or animal cells.

Front

What is a function of cell X if it is observed to have mobility?

Back

Mobility.

Front

What is the main difference between passive and active transport?

Back

Active transport involves moving solutes against the concentration gradient using ATP.

Front

What is the role of the central vacuole in plant cells?

Back

It stores nutrients and waste products and helps maintain turgor pressure.

Front

Define phagocytosis.

Back

Phagocytosis is the process by which a cell engulfs solid particles, forming an internal compartment called a phagosome.

Front

What are ribosomes responsible for in a cell?

Back

Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

Front

What is the plasma membrane's primary function?

Back

The plasma membrane regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Front

What is the significance of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?

Back

Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration.