Semester Review 3/5: Pro v. Eu, Organelles, Transport

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What is exocytosis?

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Exocytosis is the process by which very large substances are transported from inside the cell to the outside.

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What type of cellular transport is represented by the movement of substances out of the cell?

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Exocytosis.

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What is the process of eating by a cell called?

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Phagocytosis.

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What do both prokaryotes and eukaryotes contain?

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Ribosomes.

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What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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The endoplasmic reticulum is involved in the synthesis of proteins and lipids.

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What is passive transport?

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Passive transport is the movement of substances across a cell membrane without the use of energy.

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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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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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

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What is pinocytosis?

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Pinocytosis is the process by which a cell engulfs liquid from its surroundings.