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What increases membrane fluidity?

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A greater proportion of unsaturated phospholipids increases membrane fluidity.

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What is the osmotic potential (Ψp) of a plant cell with Ψs of -7.5 bars in a solution with Ψs of -4 bars?

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The osmotic potential (Ψp) is 3.5 bars.

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What happens to red blood cells when distilled water is transfused into a patient?

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The patient's red blood cells will swell because the blood fluid has become hypotonic compared to the cells.

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Which of the following is not found in all forms of life?

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Nuclei are not found in all forms of life.

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What is osmosis?

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Osmosis is the movement of water across a cell membrane from high to low concentration.

Front

Define membrane fluidity.

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Membrane fluidity refers to the viscosity of the lipid bilayer of a cell membrane, affecting its permeability and the movement of proteins within it.

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What role do ribosomes play in cells?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in all living cells.

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What is the significance of plasma membranes in cells?

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Plasma membranes protect the cell and regulate the movement of substances in and out.

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Explain the concept of hypertonic solutions.

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A hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of solutes compared to another solution, leading to water moving out of cells.

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What is the difference between hypotonic and hypertonic solutions?

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Hypotonic solutions have a lower concentration of solutes compared to another solution, causing cells to swell, while hypertonic solutions have a higher concentration, causing cells to shrink.