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What is the main function of nucleoli within the nucleus?
What is the main function of nucleoli within the nucleus?
- To form ribosomes by assembling rRNA and proteins (correct)
- To facilitate the transportation of proteins
- To condense chromatin for cell division
- To store genetic material as RNA and DNA
What happens to ribosomes formed in nucleoli?
What happens to ribosomes formed in nucleoli?
- They exit the nucleus and join on mRNAs in the cytoplasm (correct)
- They are immediately degraded in the nucleus
- They remain attached to the nuclear envelope permanently
- They only function within the mitochondria
What characterizes eukaryotic chromosomes during cell division?
What characterizes eukaryotic chromosomes during cell division?
- They consist of free-floating chromatin
- They replicate fully before mitosis
- They become condensed and coiled (correct)
- They dissolve into the nuclear fluid
How are ribosomes categorized based on their location within the cell?
How are ribosomes categorized based on their location within the cell?
What does the structure of a eukaryotic ribosome consist of?
What does the structure of a eukaryotic ribosome consist of?
What is a key advantage of using an electron microscope over a light microscope?
What is a key advantage of using an electron microscope over a light microscope?
What is the primary function of Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)?
What is the primary function of Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)?
Which materials are typically used to stain specimens for Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)?
Which materials are typically used to stain specimens for Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)?
What type of specimen preparation is required for both Transmission and Scanning Electron Microscopy?
What type of specimen preparation is required for both Transmission and Scanning Electron Microscopy?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the ability of electron microscopes?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the ability of electron microscopes?
What is the main role of cells in living organisms?
What is the main role of cells in living organisms?
Which statement about unicellular and multicellular organisms is true?
Which statement about unicellular and multicellular organisms is true?
Who contributed to the formulation of cell theory by observing plants?
Who contributed to the formulation of cell theory by observing plants?
Why are most cells considered microscopic?
Why are most cells considered microscopic?
Which of the following is NOT a basic feature of cell structure?
Which of the following is NOT a basic feature of cell structure?
Who is credited with the observation that cells arise only from the division of preexisting cells?
Who is credited with the observation that cells arise only from the division of preexisting cells?
Which biological processes are essential for life that cells must perform?
Which biological processes are essential for life that cells must perform?
What is a key difference between cells of unicellular and multicellular organisms?
What is a key difference between cells of unicellular and multicellular organisms?
What is the primary structural role of the cytoskeleton in eukaryotic cells?
What is the primary structural role of the cytoskeleton in eukaryotic cells?
Which component of the nuclear envelope is responsible for regulating transport between the nucleus and cytoplasm?
Which component of the nuclear envelope is responsible for regulating transport between the nucleus and cytoplasm?
What distinguishes a capsule from a slime layer in the context of glycocalyx?
What distinguishes a capsule from a slime layer in the context of glycocalyx?
Which of the following structures provides support to plant, fungi, and some protist cells?
Which of the following structures provides support to plant, fungi, and some protist cells?
What is the primary composition of chromatin found within the nucleus?
What is the primary composition of chromatin found within the nucleus?
What is a fundamental difference between light microscopy and electron microscopy?
What is a fundamental difference between light microscopy and electron microscopy?
Which statement accurately describes the function of the plasma membrane?
Which statement accurately describes the function of the plasma membrane?
What component is essential for maintaining cell shape in eukaryotic cells?
What component is essential for maintaining cell shape in eukaryotic cells?
What distinguishes the resolution capabilities of electron microscopy compared to light microscopy?
What distinguishes the resolution capabilities of electron microscopy compared to light microscopy?
What is one characteristic of the cytosol within the cytoplasm?
What is one characteristic of the cytosol within the cytoplasm?
Which property is associated with the use of heavy metals in electron microscopy?
Which property is associated with the use of heavy metals in electron microscopy?
In what way do prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells differ regarding DNA organization?
In what way do prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells differ regarding DNA organization?
What is the primary role of transport protein channels in the plasma membrane?
What is the primary role of transport protein channels in the plasma membrane?
Which type of microscopy provides a greater magnification than 10,000x?
Which type of microscopy provides a greater magnification than 10,000x?
What is a common characteristic of all cells, regardless of type?
What is a common characteristic of all cells, regardless of type?
