Cells and Osmosis

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What is the function of a vacuole in plant and animal cells?

Back

Vacuoles store water, nutrients, and waste products in both plant and animal cells.

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Which organelle is responsible for breaking down waste in a cell?

Back

Lysosomes use enzymes to digest and break down waste materials.

Front

Where is genetic material located in a cell?

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The nucleus contains the cell's genetic material (DNA).

Front

What happens to a plant cell in a hypertonic solution?

Back

The plant cell will wilt and undergo plasmolysis due to water loss.

Front

What organelles are believed to have originated from endosymbiosis?

Back

Mitochondria and chloroplasts are organelles that arose from endosymbiosis.

Front

Define osmosis.

Back

Osmosis is the movement of water molecules through a selectively permeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration.

Front

What is a hypertonic solution?

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

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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.

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What is the difference between plant and animal cells regarding vacuoles?

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Plant cells typically have a large central vacuole for storage and maintaining turgor pressure, while animal cells have smaller vacuoles.

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What is plasmolysis?

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Plasmolysis is the process where cells lose water in a hypertonic solution, causing the cell membrane to pull away from the cell wall.