Cell Biology Review

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What are eukaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells are complex cells that contain a nucleus and organelles, and are found in plants, animals, fungi, and protists.

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What is osmosis?

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Osmosis is the diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane.

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What is a hypotonic solution?

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A hypotonic solution has a lower concentration of solutes compared to another solution, causing cells to swell as water enters.

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What are prokaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells are simple, unicellular organisms that lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, such as bacteria.

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What is the function of the ribosome?

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Ribosomes are organelles that modify and build proteins by translating messenger RNA.

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What is diffusion?

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Diffusion is the movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

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What is a selectively permeable membrane?

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A selectively permeable membrane allows certain molecules to pass through while blocking others.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane surrounds the cell and controls what enters and leaves the cell.

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What is an isotonic solution?

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An isotonic solution has the same concentration of solutes as another solution, resulting in no net movement of water.

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What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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