Exploring Cell Biology Concepts

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What organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

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Chloroplast

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What is the role of the cell membrane in a model of human red blood cells?

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The cell membrane allows water to enter and leave the cell.

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How does active transport differ from passive transport?

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Active transport requires energy, while passive transport does not.

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Which macromolecule is primarily responsible for catalyzing biochemical reactions in the cell?

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Proteins

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What process breaks down glucose to produce ATP in the absence of oxygen?

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Fermentation

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What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria are responsible for producing ATP through cellular respiration.

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Define osmosis.

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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.

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What is the primary function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up biochemical reactions by lowering the activation energy.