Cells, Organelles, and Cell Transport

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What is exocytosis?

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Exocytosis is a type of active transport that moves large substances out of a cell through the use of vesicles.

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What type of cells do prokaryotes include?

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Prokaryotes include bacteria.

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What are flagella?

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Flagella are long, thread-like structures that some cells use for movement.

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What unit of measurement is used to measure cells?

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Cells are measured in micrometers (μm).

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What happens to cells in a hypotonic solution?

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In a hypotonic solution, water enters cells causing them to swell and possibly burst.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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What is the difference between active and passive transport?

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Active transport requires energy to move substances against their concentration gradient, while passive transport does not require energy.

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What are organelles?

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Organelles are specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in a cell.

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What is osmosis?

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Osmosis is the movement of water molecules across a semipermeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration.