1st Nine Weeks Standard Review

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What is a hypotonic solution?

Back

A hypotonic solution is one where the concentration of solutes is lower outside the cell than inside, causing water to flow into the cell, potentially leading to swelling or bursting.

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Who concluded that plants are made of cells?

Back

Schleiden concluded that plants are made of cells.

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What is the correct level of organization for a mitochondrion?

Back

A mitochondrion is an organelle.

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What does it mean for a cell membrane to be semi-permeable?

Back

A semi-permeable membrane allows certain substances to pass through while blocking others.

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What type of cell contains mitochondria, ER, and Golgi bodies?

Back

Eukaryotic cells contain mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum (ER), and Golgi bodies.

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What is a hypertonic solution?

Back

A hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of solutes outside the cell than inside, causing water to flow out of the cell.

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What is a prokaryotic cell?

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A prokaryotic cell is a simple, unicellular organism that lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane protects the cell and regulates what enters and exits the cell.

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What is the difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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