Cell Biology and Organisation

Question 1:What is the function of the contractile vacuole in a Paramecium sp.? Answer:Contractile vacuoles are involved in osmoregulation. Question 2:How does the Amoeba sp. move? Answer:Amoeba sp. moves by extending its pseudopodium (false feet). This is followed by cytoplasmic streaming into the extended pseudopodium. Question 3:How does the Amoeba sp. reproduce when the environment … Read more

Question 1:State one structural difference between the rough endoplasmic reticulum and the smooth endoplasmic reticulum. Answer:Rough endoplasmic reticulum has ribosomes attached it whereas smooth endoplasmic reticulum does not have any ribosomes attached to it. Question 2:Why is the use of an electron microscope important in studying cells? Answer:Light microscope usually has a magnification of 1000x. … Read more