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Which of the following structures is primarily responsible for the breakdown of macromolecules within the cell?
Which of the following structures is primarily responsible for the breakdown of macromolecules within the cell?
- Ribosomes
- Lysosomes (correct)
- Endoplasmic Reticulum
- Mitochondria
What structure is directly involved in the synthesis of proteins, which are complex macromolecules?
What structure is directly involved in the synthesis of proteins, which are complex macromolecules?
- Mitochondria
- Ribosomes (correct)
- Endoplasmic Reticulum
- Lysosomes
Which structure plays a role in the synthesis of lipids, a class of macromolecules?
Which structure plays a role in the synthesis of lipids, a class of macromolecules?
- Mitochondria
- Ribosomes
- Endoplasmic Reticulum (correct)
- Lysosomes
Which of the following pairs of structures is directly involved in the synthesis and breakdown of macromolecules?
Which of the following pairs of structures is directly involved in the synthesis and breakdown of macromolecules?
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the synthesis and hydrolysis of macromolecules?
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the synthesis and hydrolysis of macromolecules?
Flashcards
Mitochondria
Mitochondria
Organelles that generate ATP through respiration.
Lysosomes
Lysosomes
Organelles that digest excess or worn-out organelles.
Ribosomes
Ribosomes
Molecular machines that synthesize proteins by translating mRNA.
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Endoplasmic Reticulum
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Macromolecule Synthesis
Macromolecule Synthesis
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Study Notes
Cellular Structures Involved in Macromolecule Processes
- Mitochondria are not directly involved in the synthesis or hydrolysis of macromolecules. Mitochondria are responsible for energy production, not macromolecule building or breaking down.
- Lysosomes are involved in the hydrolysis (breakdown) of macromolecules. They contain enzymes for this process.
- Ribosomes are involved in the synthesis (building) of proteins, a type of macromolecule.
- Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) is involved in the synthesis and modification of many types of macromolecules, including proteins and lipids. Different parts of the ER, such as the rough ER, are involved in protein synthesis.
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