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What is the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms?
What is the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms?
Which organelle is the primary site of energy production in a cell?
Which organelle is the primary site of energy production in a cell?
What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?
What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?
What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum in a cell?
What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum in a cell?
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Which organelle is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in a cell?
Which organelle is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in a cell?
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What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?
What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?
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Study Notes
Cell Structure and Function
- The cell is the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms.
Cellular Organelles
- Mitochondria is the primary site of energy production in a cell, responsible for generating energy for the cell through cellular respiration.
Chloroplasts in Plant Cells
- Chloroplasts are organelles found in plant cells responsible for photosynthesis, the process of converting light energy into chemical energy.
Endoplasmic Reticulum
- The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a type of organelle responsible for several functions including protein synthesis, folding, and transport, as well as lipid synthesis and detoxification.
Detoxification
- The smooth ER is also responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in a cell by adding a carbohydrate molecule to the toxin, making it harmless.
Golgi Apparatus
- The Golgi apparatus is a complex organelle responsible for processing and modifying proteins and lipids synthesized by the ER, and then packaging them for transport to other parts of the cell or for secretion outside the cell.
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Description
This quiz covers the history and basic properties of cells as discussed in the BGY3002 lecture 1. Test your knowledge about cell biology and its evolution through this quiz.
