Question 1

Assume that a plant is suffering from drought and is beginning to wilt. Which cell component is most likely being affected, and what type of molecule is being lost from this structure?

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The vacuole is responsible for storing water in plant cells, so a drought would likely cause a loss of water from this structure, leading to wilting.

Question 2

Which organelle in a scavenging white blood cell would break down bacteria that had entered the body?

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Question 3

Label the parts of the plant cell.

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Question 4

What characteristic of a plasma membrane allows certain molecules to pass through while preventing the passage of other molecules?

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Question 5

Label the parts of the animal cell.

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Question 6

What is the high energy molecule that is made from converted food energy in the mitochondria and is used to power cellular reactions?

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Question 7

What cell structure defines the outer boundary of all cells, separating the cell's contents from its environment? (two words)

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