WHAT IS LIFE? A GUIDE TO BIO 3E+LAUNCHPA
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The main differences between a plant and animal cell are the cell wall and the ability to photosynthesize.
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39- Which organelle is responsible for the regulation of cell
volume and maintaining cell shape?
a) Nucleus
b) Cytoplasm
c) Cell membrane.
d) Endoplasmic reticulum
40- What is the function of the nucleolus in a cell?
a) Storage of genetic information
b) Synthesis of lipids
c) Production of ribosomes
d) Intracellular digestion
41- Which organelle is responsible for the synthesis of
carbohydrates in plant cells?
a) Nucleus
b) Golgi apparatus
c) Chloroplast
d) Vacuole
42- Which organelle is responsible for the synthesis of steroid
hormones in animal cells?
a) Nucleus
b) Golgi apparatus
c) Endoplasmic reticulum
d) Mitochondria
43- What is the function of the microvilli in certain cells?
a) Energy production
b) Cellular communication
c) Increased surface area for absorption
d) Intracellular digestion
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