Cell Structure and Function MCQ Quiz: GKFix - Bridge of Knowledge - Page 251

Question 1251

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What is the function of aquaporins in the membrane?

Transport ions
Synthesize ATP
Store glucose
Facilitate rapid water transport

Question 1252

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What happens to a plant cell in a hypotonic solution?

It shrinks
It lyses
It becomes flaccid
It becomes turgid

Question 1253

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What happens to a red blood cell placed in a hypertonic solution?

It bursts
It remains unchanged
It divides rapidly
It shrinks

Question 1254

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Which of the following is a feature of integral membrane proteins?

Found only on the outer surface
Attached temporarily to the membrane
Made entirely of carbohydrates
Embedded within the lipid bilayer

Question 1255

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What is the role of cholesterol in the plasma membrane?

Provides energy
Stores genetic material
Synthesizes proteins
Maintains membrane fluidity