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bio-201 topic 2: cell physiology & tissues
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what is homeostasis?
the ability of cells to produce their own food
the process by which cells divide and reproduce
the process of breaking down food molecules to release energy
the process of transporting materials in and out of a cell
the ability of the cell to maintain a stable internal environment
Homeostasis is the body's or cell's ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes. It involves regulating factors like temperature, pH, and nutrient levels. The first option refers to photosynthesis in autotrophic cells, the second is cell - division (mitosis or meiosis), the third is cellular respiration, and the fourth is related to cell membrane transport mechanisms.
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The ability of the cell to maintain a stable internal environment