
AP Biology Cell #2
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11th - 12th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between hypotonic and hypertonic solutions?
Back
A hypotonic solution has a lower concentration of solutes compared to another solution, leading to water entering the cell, causing it to swell. A hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of solutes, causing water to leave the cell, leading to shrinkage.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are plasmodesmata and their function in plant cells?
Back
Plasmodesmata are microscopic channels that traverse the cell walls of plant cells, allowing for transport and communication between them.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the order of cellular structures a potassium ion encounters when moving from soil into a root cell's vacuole?
Back
The order is: primary cell wall → plasma membrane → cytoplasm → vacuole.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to red blood cells when placed in a hypertonic solution like seawater?
Back
Water will leave the red blood cells, causing them to shrivel and collapse due to the higher concentration of solutes in the seawater.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an integral membrane protein and what is its characteristic feature?
Back
An integral membrane protein is a type of protein that is embedded in the lipid bilayer of cell membranes, characterized by being amphipathic, meaning it has both hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define osmosis and its significance in biological systems.
Back
Osmosis is the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration, crucial for maintaining cell turgor and homeostasis.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role do gap junctions play in animal cells?
Back
Gap junctions are specialized intercellular connections that allow for direct communication and transfer of ions and small molecules between adjacent animal cells.
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