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Which of the following is not one of the three major components of a typical eukaryotic cell?
a. plasma membrane b. ribosome c. cytoplasm d. nucleus |
B. Ribosome
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Which of the following acts as the digestive system of the cell, breaking down material?
a. endoplasmic reticulum b. ribosome c. nucleus d. lysosome |
D. Lysosome
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Where in a typical eukaryotic cell would you expect to find genes?
a. In the nucleolus within the nucleus b. In the chromatin c. In chromosomes within the cytosol d. In the DNA within the cells nucleus |
D. In the DNA within the cells nucleus
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Which of the following statements about cells is false?
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A. cells are the most basic unit of life
B. Although human cells are diverse in size, shape, and function, they have essentially the same organelles and general structure. C. cells join together to form organelles which then form our organs and organ systems. D. The cells in our bodies collectively carry out all of the functions necessary for us to stay alive |
C. cells join together to form organelles which then form our organs and organ systems
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The plasma membrane is made primarily of.........?
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phospholipids
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What is the main component of cell membrane?
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phospholipids
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Which of the following is a characteristic of the cell membrane?
a. not permeable b. semipermeable c. fully permeable d. impermeable |
b. semipermeable
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Which of the following is not a major function of protein on the cell membrane?
a. forming channels b. acting as receptor c. anchoring cells to other structure d. forming the entire glycocalyx |
D. forming the entire glycocalyx
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What part of a cell membrane is usually in contact with interstitial fluid?
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phosphate heads of phospholipids
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Some types of cells move freely through the body, while others are bound into tightly knit communities.
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true
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