Ch. 3 - Cell Structure and Function

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Ch. 3 - Cell Structure and Function

Problema 2

Capitolo 3, Problema 2

Which of the following statements concerning growth and reproduction is false?
a. Growth and reproduction may occur simultaneously in living organisms
b. A living organism must reproduce to be considered alive
c. Living things may stop growing and reproducing yet still be alive
d. Normally, living organisms have the ability to grow and reproduce themselves

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Step 1: Understand the definitions of growth and reproduction in living organisms. Growth refers to an increase in size or number of cells, while reproduction is the process by which organisms produce new individuals.

Step 2: Analyze statement (a): 'Growth and reproduction may occur simultaneously in living organisms.' Consider examples such as bacteria that grow and divide at the same time, which supports this statement as true.

Step 3: Analyze statement (b): 'A living organism must reproduce to be considered alive.' Reflect on organisms like mature animals or plants that may not reproduce at all times but are still alive, suggesting this statement might be false.

Step 4: Analyze statement (c): 'Living things may stop growing and reproducing yet still be alive.' Think about adult organisms that have stopped growing and may not reproduce but remain alive, supporting this statement as true.

Step 5: Analyze statement (d): 'Normally, living organisms have the ability to grow and reproduce themselves.' This is generally true as a characteristic of life, so this statement is true.

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Growth and Reproduction in Living Organisms

Growth refers to an increase in size or number of cells, while reproduction is the process of producing new individuals. Many living organisms can grow and reproduce simultaneously, but these processes are distinct and can occur independently under certain conditions.

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Criteria for Defining Life

Being alive is characterized by several features including metabolism, growth, reproduction, response to stimuli, and homeostasis. However, reproduction is not an absolute requirement at every moment for an organism to be considered alive, as some organisms may be temporarily unable to reproduce.

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Dormancy and Viability in Living Organisms

Living organisms can enter states where growth and reproduction temporarily cease, such as dormancy or senescence, yet remain alive. This shows that continuous growth and reproduction are not mandatory for life at all times.

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Label each type of flagellar arrangement.

a. __________ <IMAGE> b. __________ <IMAGE>

c. __________ <IMAGE> d. __________ <IMAGE>

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Match the terms with their descriptions following. Only one description is intended for each term.

____ Ribosome

____ Cytoskeleton

____ Centriole

____ Nucleus

____ Mitochondrion

____ Chloroplast

____ ER

____ Golgi body

____ Peroxisome

A. Site of protein synthesis

B. Contains enzymes to neutralize hydrogen peroxide

C. Functions as the transport system within a eukaryotic cell

D. Allows contraction of the cell

E. Site of most DNA in eukaryotes

F. Contains microtubules in "9 + 0" arrangement

G. Light-harvesting organelle

H. Packages large molecules for export from a cell

I. Its internal membranes are sites for ATP production

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Sketch, name, and describe three flagellar arrangements in bacteria.

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A "9 + 2" arrangement of microtubules is seen in __________ .

a. archaeal flagella

b. bacterial flagella

c. eukaryotic flagella

d. all prokaryotic flagella

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Define cytosol.

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A scientist who is studying passive movement of chemicals across the cytoplasmic membrane of Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi measures the rate at which two chemicals diffuse into a cell as a function of external concentration. The results are shown in the following figure. Chemical A diffuses into the cell more rapidly than does B at lower external concentrations, but the rate levels off as the external concentration increases. The rate of diffusion of chemical B continues to increase as the external concentration increases.

a. How can you explain the differences in the diffusion rates of chemicals A and B?

b. Why does the diffusion rate of chemical A taper off?

c. How could the cell increase the diffusion rate of chemical A?

d. How could the cell increase the diffusion rate of chemical B?

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