Cell Structure And Function

Question 1

What are the 3 parts of the Cell Theory?

Answer 1

1. All living things are composed of one or more cells
2. Cells are the basic units of structure and organization in all living organisms
3. Cells come only from the reproduction of existing cells

Question 2

What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

Answer 2

Rough ER: protein synthesis

Smooth ER: production and storage of lipids

Question 3

Define diffusion

Answer 3

Molecules moving from an area of higher concentration to lower concentration

Question 4

Define osmosis

Answer 4

Diffusion of water across a membrane

Question 5

What are the three types of passive transport?

Answer 5

Diffusion
Osmosis
Facilitated diffusion