From Your Knowledge of the Size and Density of Cell

question 42

Multiple Choice

From your knowledge of the size and density of cell components and the process of centrifugation, predict the order (from first to last) that the nucleus and various cell organelles will be extracted?

• A) ribosomes-mitochondria and chloroplasts-nucleus-soluble cytoplasm
• B) nucleus-mitochondria and chloroplasts-ribosomes-soluble cytoplasm
• C) nucleus-mitochondria and chloroplasts-soluble cytoplasm-ribosomes
• D) mitochondria and chloroplasts-nucleus-soluble cytoplasm-ribosomes
• E) soluble cytoplasm-ribosomes-mitochondria and chloroplasts-nucleus

Distinguish between different polymerization techniques and predict the conditions under which a given monomer will polymerize.

Describe the stereochemistry of polymers and understand the significance of tacticity.

Explain why certain polymers cannot be formed directly from their corresponding monomers.

Understand the role of initiators in polymerization reactions.

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