Fall CELL-Mester Pretest

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What happens to a cell in an isotonic solution?

Back

A cell in an isotonic solution will stay the same size.

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Which organelle breaks down glucose to release energy for the cell?

Back

Mitochondria.

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What is the correct order of biological organization?

Back

Cell, tissue, organs, organ systems, organism.

Front

What is cancer?

Back

Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells, often resulting in a tumor or mass of abnormal cells.

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How do water molecules move across a membrane in a solution?

Back

Water will move by osmosis.

Front

What is 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.

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What is the function of the mitochondria?

Back

The mitochondria are responsible for producing energy through the breakdown of glucose.

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Define tissue in biological terms.

Back

Tissue is a group of cells that work together to perform a specific function.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

Back

The nucleus controls the cell's activities and contains its genetic material.

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What is apoptosis?

Back

Apoptosis is the process of programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms.