Cells Summative

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What is equilibrium in the context of molecular movement?

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Equilibrium is the state reached when molecules move from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration until the concentrations are equal throughout.

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Where is there a low concentration of dye in a cup?

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The low concentration of dye is found at the bottom of the cup.

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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The reactants of photosynthesis are carbon dioxide and water.

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What type of cells are plants and animals made of?

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Plants and animals are made of eukaryotic cells.

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What is the gel-like substance inside of cells called?

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The gel-like substance inside of cells is called cytoplasm.

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What is diffusion?

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Diffusion is the process by which molecules move from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

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What is osmosis?

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

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What is selective permeability?

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Selective permeability is the property of a cell membrane that allows certain substances to pass through while blocking others.

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What are prokaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells are simple, single-celled organisms that do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles.

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What are eukaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells are complex cells that contain a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.