Chapter 3. 3·12 Cells are connected... and 3·13–3·22 Nine important landmarks...

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Check your understanding of concepts from 3·12 Cells are connected and communicate with each other, and 3·13–3·22 Nine important landmarks distinguish eukaryotic cells by answering the following questions.

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1. Which of the following allows the passage of small molecules between animal cells?

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Correct! (See section 3·12 Connections between cells hold them in place and enable them to communicate with each other.)
Incorrect. (See section 3·12 Connections between cells hold them in place and enable them to communicate with each other.)

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2. A unique characteristic of mitochondria is that they are inherited from the female parent only. Select the correct explanation for this phenomenon from the choices below.

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Correct! (See section 3·15 Mitochondria are the cell’s energy converters.)
Incorrect. (See section 3·15 Mitochondria are the cell’s energy converters.)

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3. The inner scaffolding of the cell, made from proteins, is:

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B.
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Correct! (See section 3·14 Cytoplasm and the cytoskeleton form the cell’s internal environment, provide its physical support, and can generate movement.)
Incorrect. (See section 3·14 Cytoplasm and the cytoskeleton form the cell’s internal environment, provide its physical support, and can generate movement.)

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4. Which of the following organelles is not present in animal cells?

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Correct! (See section 3·22 Chloroplasts are the plant cell’s solar power plant.)
Incorrect. (See section 3·22 Chloroplasts are the plant cell’s solar power plant.)

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5. What makes the rough endoplasmic reticulum rough?

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Correct! (See section 3·17 Lysosomes are the cell’s garbage disposals.)
Incorrect. (See section 3·17 Lysosomes are the cell’s garbage disposals.)

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