Flashcardizz Keystone Review #2

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What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts transform light energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

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What type of organism is a euglena and why?

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The euglena is eukaryotic because it has a nucleus.

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What cellular structure is present in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Ribosome.

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Why do cells want to maintain a high surface area to volume ratio?

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A high surface area to volume ratio allows for more efficient exchange of materials with the environment.

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What type of solution causes a cell to swell?

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Hypotonic solution.

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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.

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What is the function of mitochondria in cells?

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Mitochondria convert chemical energy from food into ATP, the energy currency of the cell.

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What is the significance of ribosomes in cells?

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Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

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What is the definition of a hypertonic solution?

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A hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of solutes compared to the inside of the cell, causing the cell to lose water.

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What is the definition of a hypotonic solution?

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A hypotonic solution has a lower concentration of solutes compared to the inside of the cell, causing the cell to gain water.