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The Cell
Functions:
a. synthesizes proteins to be used inside the cell
b. synthesizes proteins to be used outside the cell
c. isolates a group of enzymes used in a metabolic pathway from the rest of the cellular
chemistry
d. synthesizes lipids
e. moves material out of the cell
f. makes ATP
g. converts cellular polymers to monomers
2. What organelle/s would most likely be abundant in each the following cells? Justify your
answer. (2pts each)
a. muscle cell
b. cell in the digestive tract lining
c. egg cell
d. cell in the pituitary gland
e. red blood cell
3. Why can multicellular organisms grow much larger than unicellular organisms? Defend
your answer. (3pts)