Biology Chapter 4: Cellular Ions

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What is the role of ions in cellular reactions?

  • Provide organic chemicals for cellular reactions
  • Make up the majority of the cell mass
  • Aid in the formation of structural proteins
  • Are necessary for the operation of cellular control mechanisms (correct)

Which ion is NOT mentioned as an important ion in the cell?

  • Potassium
  • Chlorine (correct)
  • Magnesium
  • Calcium

In nerve and muscle fibers, what is the role of ions at the cell membrane?

  • Required for transmission of electrochemical impulses (correct)
  • Regulate cellular growth
  • Aid in DNA replication
  • Help in protein synthesis

What constitutes the majority of the cell mass after water?

<p>Proteins (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of proteins are present mainly in the form of long filaments in the cell?

<p>Fibrillar proteins (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of ions in cellular reactions?

<p>Acting at the cell membrane for transmission of electrochemical impulses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are extracellular fibrillar proteins typically found?

<p>In collagen and elastin fibers of connective tissue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of structural proteins in the cell?

<p>Forming microtubules for providing cytoskeletons (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do ions play in the operation of cellular control mechanisms?

<p>Facilitating nerve impulse transmission (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cellular component do fibrillar proteins contribute to in connective tissues?

<p>Extracellular matrix (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do ions contribute to cellular reactions?

<p>By providing inorganic chemicals for reactions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of intracellular filaments composed of structural proteins?

<p>Providing structural support within the cell (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way are ions essential for nerve and muscle function?

<p>Stabilizing cell membranes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which proteins are mainly responsible for forming microtubules in cells?

<p>'Structural' proteins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Cytoskeletons' in cellular organelles are primarily composed of which type of proteins?

<p>'Structural' proteins (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Collagen and elastin fibers' containing fibrillar proteins are primarily found in which part of the body?

<p>Connective tissues (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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