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What is the name of the large, often central organelle in eukaryotic cells that contains chromosomes?
Nucleus
Prokaryotes have what structures necessary for protein synthesis?
Ribosome
What is the function of the nucleus?
Store DNA
What is the function of rough endoplasmic reticulum?
Protein Synthesis
Which organelle carries on intracellular digestion?
Lysosome
Name a structure present in an animal cell but not in a plant cell
Centriole
Name a structure present in a plant cell but not in an animal cell
Cell wall
What term describes the movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to one of lower concentration?
Diffusion
What is the name for the movement of water across the plasma membrane?
Osmosis
In what direction does water move when cells are placed in hypertonic solution?
Out of the cell
Is 10% NaCl isotonic, hypertonic, or hypotonic to red blood cells?
Hypertonic
What apperance will red blod cells have when placed in 9.0% NaCl?
Shrinks
What scientific term is used to refer to the condition of cells described in question 12?
Crenation
If acid is added to water, does the pH increase or decrease?
Decrease
What is a pH of 7 called?
Neutral