Compare and contrast the processes of diffusion and osmosis.

Compare and contrast the processes of diffusion and osmosis.
Describe a hypertonic solution and a hypotonic solution. Explain what would happen to a cell if it were put into each of these solutions.
Briefly explain the process of glycolysis. What energy molecules are produced, and how many of each are produced?
Briefly explain the citric acid cycle. Name the energy molecules produced, and explain how many of each are produced.
Explain why the electron transport system is necessary to get all of the usable energy out of the processes of glycolysis and the citric acid cycle.
Explain how the allosteric site on an enzyme allows the enzyme to function. Explain the types of allosteric effectors.
A nurse was instructed to dissolve a pill in a small amount of liquid medication. As she dropped the capsule into the liquid, she was interrupted by a telephone call. On her return to the medication cart, she found the medication had completely dissolved and apparently scattered evenly throughout the liquid. This phenomenon did not surprise her; because she was aware from her knowledge of cell transport that _____ had created this distribution. Explain this phenomenon.
8. Anne ran in the Boston marathon. During the race, she lost a large amount of hypotonic sweat. Would you expect her cells to shrink, swell, or remain the same? Explain your answer

Describe the structure of a DNA molecule. What is the importance of the “triplet”?
Describe the process of transcription. What are introns and exons?
Describe the process of translation. What is RNAi?
Describe the process of DNA replication.
Explain the process of mitosis. Explain what occurs in each step.
Explain the difference in the cells formed by mitosis and meiosis. Why is this difference important?

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