GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

CELL STRUCTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
All cells share certain functions necessary for life. Which of the following is not a function performed by every cell?
A
Take in energy
B
gets rid of wastes
C
performs photosynthesis
D
replicates to make new cells
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -They provide structure for the body, take in nutrients from food, convert those nutrients into energy, and carry out specialized functions. Cells also contain the body’s hereditary material and can make copies of themselves.

Detailed explanation-2: -Detailed Solution. The Correct Answer is Option 1 i.e Cytoplasm.

Detailed explanation-3: -Synthesis of proteins: These proteins are synthesized in the ribosomes borne on the rough endoplasmic reticulum and are crucial for all cellular activities. This is the primary function of all cells.

Detailed explanation-4: -Yes, it is possible that a single cell performs all the activities required for life. The organisms in which a single cell performs all life activities are called unicellular organisms.

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