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What is a hypertonic solution?

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A hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of solutes compared to the inside of a cell, causing water to move out of the cell, leading to cell shrinkage.

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What happens to red blood cells in a hypertonic solution?

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Red blood cells lose water and shrink when placed in a hypertonic solution.

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Define diffusion.

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Diffusion is the movement of molecules or solutes from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

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What is osmosis?

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Osmosis is the diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.

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Where is DNA located in prokaryotic cells?

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In prokaryotic cells, DNA is located in the cytoplasm.

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Where is DNA located in eukaryotic cells?

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In eukaryotic cells, DNA is located in the nucleus.

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What are stem cells?

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Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that can develop into any type of cell.

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What distinguishes nerve cell enzymes from blood cell enzymes?

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The genes that are activated in nerve cells are different from those activated in blood cells.

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What is the role of ribosomes in cells?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in cells.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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