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what is the function of rough endoplasmic reticulum? |
collect ribosomes and makes them protein or other substances |
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which organelle carries on intracellular digestion? |
lisosome |
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what is the function of the nucleus? |
to make DNA, ribosomes, protect the nucleolus |
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which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis? |
the nucleolus |
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what term is used to describe the movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration? |
diffusion |
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what is the mane for the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane? |
osmosis |
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is 10% NaCl isotonic, hypertonic, or hypotonic to red blood cells? |
hypertonic |
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what appearance will red blood cells have when they are placed in 0.0009% NaCl? |
pink |
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in which direction does water move when cells are placed in a hypertonic solution? |
from higher to lower concentration |
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the active site of an enzyme brings together the___of a reaction. |
subtrate |
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in general, what does unfavorable environmental conditions due to the speed of an enzymatic reaction? |
diseases |
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an unfavorable pH causes an enzyme to lose its normal____. |
pH |