40 Questions
What is the function of centrioles in a cell?
Organizing the mitotic spindle for cell division
Which cellular structure is responsible for the movement of cilia?
Centrioles
What is the primary function of flagella in cells?
Aiding in cell motility
Where does the chemical communication between the nucleus and cytoplasm take place?
Nuclear envelope
Which cellular component determines the structure of the cell and controls protein synthesis?
Nucleus
Which organelle is responsible for coordinating homeostasis at the tissue level?
Cilia
In which system are motile cilia primarily found?
Respiratory system
What is the main function of primary cilium?
Act as a single sensor to detect environmental stimuli
Where are centrioles typically located in a cell?
Close to the nucleus
Which organelle is involved in organizing the microtubules of the cytoskeleton and is important for cell division?
Centrioles
Which cellular machinery process involves the synthesis of large numbers of diverse proteins?
Protein synthesis
In protein synthesis, where is the genetic information encoded?
Nucleus
Which process involves reading the mRNA nucleotide sequence to determine the amino acid sequence of a protein?
Translation
What type of RNA is synthesized during transcription for protein synthesis?
Messenger RNA (mRNA)
In protein synthesis, what brings additional amino acids for the process?
Transfer RNA (tRNA)
What is the function of ribosomes?
Responsible for protein synthesis
Where are free ribosomes located within the cell?
Scattered throughout the cytoplasm
What distinguishes fixed ribosomes from free ribosomes?
Their attachment to the endoplasmic reticulum
What is the primary role of Golgi vesicles?
Delivering proteins to the plasma membrane
How do lysosomes contribute to cellular function?
By breaking down organic polymers into monomers
Which organelle is the site of protein synthesis?
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
What is the main function of proteasomes?
Removing unneeded or damaged proteins from the cytoplasm
Which organelle generates hydrogen peroxide and has the enzyme catalase to protect the cell from free radicals?
Peroxisomes
What is the primary function of rough endoplasmic reticulum?
Site of protein synthesis
Which organelle is involved in drug tolerance by increasing the production of enzymes to protect cells from toxic effects?
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
What is the primary function of centrioles in a cell?
To aid in the formation of the spindle apparatus during cell division
Where are centrioles not found in the body?
In liver cells
What is the function of the centrosome in a cell?
To serve as the microtubule organizing center for animal cells
Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?
Ribosomes
What is the basic function of golgi vesicles in a cell?
To deliver proteins to the plasma membrane
What is the main function of nucleoli?
Synthesizing ribosomal RNA
Where is the ribosomal RNA synthesized in a cell?
Nucleoli
What is the function of ribosomal RNA?
Aiding in protein synthesis
Which cellular structure is responsible for the production of ribosomal RNA?
Nucleoli
In which part of the cell are ribosomes primarily involved in protein synthesis?
Cytoplasm
What is the role of ribosomes in cellular function?
Aiding in protein synthesis
Where are free ribosomes found within the cell?
Cytoplasm
Which structure of the cell houses the ribosomes responsible for synthesizing proteins that are exported from the cell?
Endoplasmic reticulum
Which type of RNA is directly involved in protein synthesis at the ribosome?
Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
Which organelle plays a key role in assembling and modifying ribosomal subunits before they are functional?
Nucleus
Study Notes
Centrioles
- Centrioles are involved in the formation of cilia and flagella and are responsible for the movement of cilia.
- They are typically located near the nucleus and are involved in organizing the microtubules of the cytoskeleton and are important for cell division.
- Centrioles are not found in muscle cells.
Flagella
- The primary function of flagella in cells is to facilitate movement.
Cilia
- Motile cilia are primarily found in the respiratory system.
- The main function of primary cilium is to sense the environment and provide feedback to the cell.
Nucleus and Cytoplasm
- Chemical communication between the nucleus and cytoplasm takes place at nuclear pores.
Protein Synthesis
- The primary function of ribosomes is to synthesize proteins.
- Free ribosomes are located throughout the cytoplasm, while fixed ribosomes are attached to the endoplasmic reticulum.
- The genetic information for protein synthesis is encoded in mRNA.
- Translation involves reading the mRNA nucleotide sequence to determine the amino acid sequence of a protein.
- mRNA is synthesized during transcription for protein synthesis.
- Aminoacyl-tRNA brings additional amino acids for protein synthesis.
- Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis and are primarily involved in this process in the cytoplasm.
Endoplasmic Reticulum
- The primary function of rough endoplasmic reticulum is to synthesize proteins.
- Fixed ribosomes are attached to the rough endoplasmic reticulum.
Golgi Apparatus
- The primary function of Golgi vesicles is to modify and package proteins synthesized by the rough endoplasmic reticulum.
- Golgi vesicles are involved in assembling and modifying ribosomal subunits before they are functional.
Lysosomes
- Lysosomes contribute to cellular function by degrading and recycling cellular waste and foreign substances.
Proteasomes
- The main function of proteasomes is to degrade damaged or misfolded proteins.
Peroxisomes
- Peroxisomes generate hydrogen peroxide and have the enzyme catalase to protect the cell from free radicals.
Nucleoli
- The main function of nucleoli is to synthesize ribosomal RNA.
- Ribosomal RNA is directly involved in protein synthesis at the ribosome.
- The nucleolus is responsible for the production of ribosomal RNA.
Centrosome
- The function of the centrosome is to organize microtubules and facilitate cell division.
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