Exam 3: Cell Structures and Their Functions

The process by which cells change and specialize is called

Small lipid-soluble molecules will generally move through the plasma membrane by using membrane channels.

If the DNA sequence is GATAAC, the mRNA sequence will be

Which of the following is correctly matched?

The centrioles are responsible for producing the ______ that facilitate chromosome movement during cell division.

Three consecutive nucleotides on DNA that contain the genetic code are called

Movement of solid particles such as bacteria into macrophages is accomplished by

The nuclear membrane and nucleoli disappear during

The use of protein molecules to move non-lipid-soluble molecules and ions through the plasma membrane is called

Ribosomes are made from

Which of the following is NOT true about the plasma membrane structure?

The structure involved in making ribosomes is the

Which of the following is NOT a role played by microtubules in the cell?

All the chemical reactions of a cell are called

Mature red blood cells can synthesize proteins.

Structures within the cell that perform specific functions are called

If a slice of potato is placed in a salt solution and in an hour, the potato slice is shriveled, the salt solution was ______ to the potato.

The cytoskeleton component responsible for cell shape and movement are

A solution with a large amount of solute will have a high osmotic pressure.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the plasma membrane?