CellBioPt12014-15

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Which organelle would you expect to find in plant cells but not animal cells?
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Which of the following structures serves as the cell’s boundary from its environment?
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Isotopes are atoms of the same element with the same number of protons and a different number of
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What advance in technology made the discovery of cells possible?
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Despite differences in size and shape, at some point all cells have DNA and a
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A group of similar cells that perform a particular function is called
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The primary function of the cell wall is to
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Which means of particle transport requires input of energy from the cell?
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Which cell structures are sometimes found attached to the endoplasmic reticulum
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In eukaryotic cells, chromosomes carrying genetic information are found in the
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Carbon-12 is the most common isotope of carbon. It has 6 protons, 6 neutrons, and 6 electrons. Of its 6 electrons, 4 are valence electrons. How many covalent bonds can a carbon atom form?
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Which of the following statements is true about catalysts?
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When hydrogen and oxygen combine to form water, water is
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Looking at a cell under a microscope, you note that it is a prokaryote. How do you know?
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When salt is dissolved in water, water is the
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The elements or compounds that enter into a chemical reaction are called
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A covalent bond is formed as the result of
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The diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane is called
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Which of the following is a function of the cytoskeleton?
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Which of the following makes up a molecule of water?
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Why is carbon so special compared to other elements?
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Which of the following is a function of the nucleus?
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Which organelle breaks down organelles that are no longer useful?
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Which subatomic particles are located in the space surrounding the nucleus of an atom?
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Which term describes the relatively constant internal physical conditions of an organism?
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Which of the following statements about enzymes is NOT true?
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In chemical reactions, atoms are
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Water molecules are polar, with the
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A map of eastern North America, showing the pH of rainfall in the various states, indicates that the pH of rain in New York State varies from 4.22 to 4.40. According to these figures, the most acidic rainfall in New York State has a pH of
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Which of the following is NOT a principle of the cell theory?
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Identify the reactant(s) in the chemical reaction, CO2 + H2O --> H2CO3.
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In many cells, the structure that controls the cell’s activities is the
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A substance that moves by passive transport tends to move
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Which organelles are involved in energy conversion?
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An animal cell that is surrounded by fresh water will burst because the osmotic pressure causes
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Which structure makes proteins using coded instructions that come from the nucleus?
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The energy needed to get a reaction started is the
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The three particles that make up atoms are