Chapter 3

The portion of the cell that forms part of the mitotic spindle during division is the

Movement of the molecules or ions from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration via a process that does not require cellular energy is called

If a red blood cell are placed in a hypertonic solution of sodium chloride, they will

The reagent used to test for the presence of sugar is

A cell that carries on a great deal of digestion also contains a large number of

Which process does not belong with the others?

Movement of oxygen and carbon dioxide between blood and body cells is an example of

Which type of solution will cause hemolysis?

In addition to active transport and simple diffusion, the kidneys regulate the chemical composition of blood by utilizing the process of

Engulfment of solid particles or organisms by pseudopods is called

Rapture of red blood cells when exposed to a hypotonic solution is called

The area of the cell between the plasma membrane and nucleus where chemical reactions occur is the

The "powerhouses" of the cell where ATP is produced are the

The sites of protein synthesis in a cell are

Which process does not belong with the others?

The study of cellular structure and function is called

Which extracellular material is found in ligaments and tendons?

The organelles that contain enzymes for the metabolism of hydrogen peroxide are

The framework of cilia, flagella, centrioles, and the mitotic spindle is formed by

A viscous fluid like substance that binds cells together, lubricates joints, and maintains the shape of the eyeballs is

The flexible outer boundary of the cell through which substances enter and exit is called the

The cytoskeleton is formed by mircotubules, intermediate filaments, and

The portion of the cell that contains hereditary units called genes is the

The tail of a sperm cell is a long whiplike structure called a(n)

Cells placed in a _____________ solution will undergo crenation

Division of the cytoplasm is referred to as

Lipid and protein secretion, formation of transport and secretory vesicles, and assembly of glycogen proteins, are functions of the

Membrane-enclosed vesicles that contain digestive enzymes best describe the ___________ of a cell

Hairlike projections of cells that move substances along their surfaces are called

The ___________ is the site of phospholipid, fatty acid, and steroid synthesis and a temporary storage area for newly synthesized molecules.

The __________, located near the nucleus, consists of a pair of centrioles and pericentriolar material

A jelly like substance that supports cartilage, bone, the skin, and blood vessels is

The framework of many soft organs is formed by __________ fibers.

The net movement of water through a selectivity permeable membrane from a region of higher concentration of water to a region of lower concentration of water is known as

The principle of ________________ is employed in the operation of an artificial kidney.

In an interphase cell, DNA is the form of a granular substance called

Distribution of chromosomes into separate and equal nuclei is referred to as

The constant random motion of molecules caused by their inherit kinetic energy is called

Anaphase

Metaphase

Interphase

Telophase

Prophase