Biology Chapter on Cell Functions

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What is the primary function of cells in living organisms?

To form tissues only

To transport nutrients

To produce energy exclusively

To communicate with other cells (correct)

Tissues are groups of different types of cells that work together for a common function.

False

What is the process called through which unspecialized cells become specialized for specific functions?

cell differentiation

An organ is formed by different types of __________ that work together to perform a specific function.

tissues Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following illustrates the hierarchy of biological organization?

Cells -> Tissues -> Organs -> Organisms Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of cells with their function:

Palisade cells = Photosynthesis Spongy cells = Gas exchange Vascular bundle cells = Nutrient transport Epithelial cells = Protective barrier Signup and view all the answers

The development of a leaf begins with differentiated cells.

False Signup and view all the answers

What role does cell differentiation play in the functioning of organs?

It allows cells to perform specific functions necessary for the organ. Signup and view all the answers

What function does the proteasome NOT perform?

DNA replication Signup and view all the answers

The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (sER) is responsible for the synthesis of proteins.

False Signup and view all the answers

What marks a protein for degradation by the proteasome?

Ubiquitin Signup and view all the answers

The rough endoplasmic reticulum is characterized by the presence of _______ on its membrane surface.

ribosomes Signup and view all the answers

Match the functions with the respective types of endoplasmic reticulum:

Rough ER = Synthesis and modification of proteins Smooth ER = Lipid synthesis and detoxification Both = Calcium ion storage Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the proteasome?

Protein folding Signup and view all the answers

Amylase is synthesized in the rough endoplasmic reticulum and modified in the Golgi apparatus.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the proteasome in relation to cellular proteins?

Degradation of damaged or unneeded proteins Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the function of the cytoskeleton is true?

It enables intracellular transport of organelles, vesicles, and molecules. Signup and view all the answers

Animal cells require rigidity to perform their functions effectively.

False Signup and view all the answers

What method was used to determine the number of cells in the observation?

Fluorescence microscopy Signup and view all the answers

The _______________ model compares the cell to a well-organized fest, where different areas perform specialized tasks.

Oktoberfest Signup and view all the answers

Match the cell models to their descriptions:

Oktoberfest Model = Cell compared to a festive event with organized tasks. Omelett Model = Cell compared to a mixture where chemical reactions occur. Signup and view all the answers

What do the fluorescent dyes specifically bind to during fluorescence microscopy?

Target proteins like cytoskeleton proteins Signup and view all the answers

The cytoskeleton does not play a role during cell division.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is a major strength of the Oktoberfest model in representing cell function?

It shows organization and task division within the cell. Signup and view all the answers

What role do dendrites play in a neuron?

Receive signals from other neurons Signup and view all the answers

The axon is responsible for processing incoming signals in a neuron.

False Signup and view all the answers

What can cause cholesterol to accumulate in the blood?

Defective LDL receptors Signup and view all the answers

The _____ releases cholesterol from the LDL complex, allowing for hormone synthesis.

lysosomes Signup and view all the answers

Match the following parts of a neuron with their functions:

Dendrites = Receive incoming signals Soma = Process and integrate signals Axon = Transmit action potentials Synapses = Release neurotransmitters to communicate Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a feature of neurons compared to undifferentiated animal cells?

Cell division capability Signup and view all the answers

Myelin sheaths provide insulation for the axons of neurons.

True Signup and view all the answers

What structure determines if an action potential will be triggered in a neuron?

Axon hillock Signup and view all the answers

What did Gorter and Grendel use to extract lipids from cell membranes?

Ether Signup and view all the answers

The freeze-fracture experiment confirmed that membranes consist of a rigid structure.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which hypothesis did the results of Gorter and Grendel's experiment lead to regarding biomembranes?

That biomembranes consist of a lipid bilayer. Signup and view all the answers

In the freeze-fracture experiment, proteins were identified as being either or embedded in the membrane.

partially, fully Signup and view all the answers

Match the experiment to its significance:

Gorter and Grendel = Proposed the lipid bilayer model Freeze-fracture = Confirmed the fluid mosaic model Fluorescence labeling = Demonstrated membrane fluidity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of cell compartments?

To separate different chemical processes Signup and view all the answers

What did the fluorescence labeling and cell fusion experiments demonstrate?

Membrane proteins can move laterally. Signup and view all the answers

Hydrophilic parts of lipid molecules face inward toward the membrane's center.

False Signup and view all the answers

In Gorter and Grendel's experiment, the lipid film area was found to be less than the surface area of the erythrocytes.

False Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary finding regarding the concentration of solutes in Gorter and Grendel's experiment?

The film's area was double that of the erythrocytes, indicating a lipid bilayer structure. Signup and view all the answers

Name one type of protein that spans the entire cell membrane.

Transmembrane protein Signup and view all the answers

The __________ experiment demonstrated that biomembranes consist of a lipid bilayer.

Gorter and Grendel Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components of a cell membrane with their functions:

Lipid molecule = Forms the lipid bilayer Glycolipid = Aids in cell communication Transmembrane protein = Facilitates transport across the membrane Peripheral protein = Involved in signaling and cytoskeleton anchoring Signup and view all the answers

Which evidence supports the fluid mosaic model of the cell membrane?

Fluorescent markers showed proteins can move freely within the membrane. Signup and view all the answers

The freeze-fracture experiment from the 1960s confirmed that proteins are stationary within the lipid bilayer.

False Signup and view all the answers

What observation was made from the freeze-fracture experiment?

Membrane proteins appeared as a mosaic pattern within the lipid bilayer. Signup and view all the answers

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This quiz covers key concepts about cell functions, tissues, and the process of cell differentiation within living organisms. Explore the hierarchy of biological organization and the roles of various types of endoplasmic reticulum. Test your understanding of how these processes contribute to organ development and function.

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary function of cells in living organisms?

Tissues are groups of different types of cells that work together for a common function.

What is the process called through which unspecialized cells become specialized for specific functions?

An organ is formed by different types of __________ that work together to perform a specific function.

Which of the following illustrates the hierarchy of biological organization?

Match the following types of cells with their function:

The development of a leaf begins with differentiated cells.

What role does cell differentiation play in the functioning of organs?

What function does the proteasome NOT perform?

The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (sER) is responsible for the synthesis of proteins.

What marks a protein for degradation by the proteasome?

The rough endoplasmic reticulum is characterized by the presence of _______ on its membrane surface.

Match the functions with the respective types of endoplasmic reticulum:

Which of the following is NOT a function of the proteasome?

Amylase is synthesized in the rough endoplasmic reticulum and modified in the Golgi apparatus.

What is the primary role of the proteasome in relation to cellular proteins?

Which of the following statements about the function of the cytoskeleton is true?

Animal cells require rigidity to perform their functions effectively.

What method was used to determine the number of cells in the observation?

The _______________ model compares the cell to a well-organized fest, where different areas perform specialized tasks.

Match the cell models to their descriptions:

What do the fluorescent dyes specifically bind to during fluorescence microscopy?

The cytoskeleton does not play a role during cell division.

What is a major strength of the Oktoberfest model in representing cell function?

What role do dendrites play in a neuron?

The axon is responsible for processing incoming signals in a neuron.

What can cause cholesterol to accumulate in the blood?

The _____ releases cholesterol from the LDL complex, allowing for hormone synthesis.

Match the following parts of a neuron with their functions:

Which of the following is NOT a feature of neurons compared to undifferentiated animal cells?

Myelin sheaths provide insulation for the axons of neurons.

What structure determines if an action potential will be triggered in a neuron?

What did Gorter and Grendel use to extract lipids from cell membranes?

The freeze-fracture experiment confirmed that membranes consist of a rigid structure.

Which hypothesis did the results of Gorter and Grendel's experiment lead to regarding biomembranes?

In the freeze-fracture experiment, proteins were identified as being either __________ or __________ embedded in the membrane.

Match the experiment to its significance:

What is the primary function of cell compartments?

What did the fluorescence labeling and cell fusion experiments demonstrate?

Hydrophilic parts of lipid molecules face inward toward the membrane's center.

In Gorter and Grendel's experiment, the lipid film area was found to be less than the surface area of the erythrocytes.

What was the primary finding regarding the concentration of solutes in Gorter and Grendel's experiment?

Name one type of protein that spans the entire cell membrane.

The __________ experiment demonstrated that biomembranes consist of a lipid bilayer.

Match the following components of a cell membrane with their functions:

Which evidence supports the fluid mosaic model of the cell membrane?

The freeze-fracture experiment from the 1960s confirmed that proteins are stationary within the lipid bilayer.

What observation was made from the freeze-fracture experiment?

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