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What does the endosymbiotic theory suggest about certain organelles?
What does the endosymbiotic theory suggest about certain organelles?
- They originated as independent prokaryotic cells engulfed by host cells. (correct)
- They originated from the fusion of eukaryotic cells.
- They evolved from archaea alone.
- They are solely found in prokaryotic cells.
Prokaryotic cells contain a nucleus.
Prokaryotic cells contain a nucleus.
False (B)
What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus in eukaryotic cells?
What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus in eukaryotic cells?
To modify, manufacture, and package transport vesicles.
The outer membrane of mitochondria is _____ while the inner membrane has folds called _____ that increase surface area.
The outer membrane of mitochondria is _____ while the inner membrane has folds called _____ that increase surface area.
Match the eukaryotic organelles with their functions:
Match the eukaryotic organelles with their functions:
What are the main components of the cytoskeleton?
What are the main components of the cytoskeleton?
Fimbrae are used by cells for locomotion.
Fimbrae are used by cells for locomotion.
The _____ is responsible for synthesizing lipids and detoxifying harmful substances in the cell.
The _____ is responsible for synthesizing lipids and detoxifying harmful substances in the cell.