Exam 3: Cells

The "protein factory" is another name for the ribosomes.

During anaphase,the chromosomes align in the center of the cell.

The term hypertrophy means that there has been an increase in size of individual cells.

Hypertrophy and hyperplasia are interchangeable terms.

Filtration requires different levels of hydrostatic pressure across a membrane.

What is a gene?

Explain the functioning of an ion pump and give an example of one in the plasma membrane.Why are they considered active transport mechanisms?

Which term refers to an increase in the number of cells?

MATCHING Match each organelle or cell structure to its corresponding function or description. -structure made up of phospholipids and cholesterol molecules

Which organelles can be called the "digestive bags" of the cell?

Explain the role of ion pumps in both cystic fibrosis and cholera.

What is the movement of water from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration through a selectively permeable membrane?

Which process does not rely on active transport?

The process of translation occurs in the nucleus.

The term hyperplasia means a decrease in the size of individual cells.

Which structure programs the formation of ribosomes?

The simplest definition of dialysis is the diffusion of water across a cell membrane.

Chromatin becomes "organized" during which phase of mitosis?

Briefly describe the process of translation.

Which of the following is not a function of the cell membrane?