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What is the function of centrioles in a cell?
What is the function of centrioles in a cell?
- Increasing the surface area of the cell
- Organizing the mitotic spindle for cell division (correct)
- Moving the entire cell
- Synthesizing ribosomal RNA
Which cellular structure is responsible for the movement of cilia?
Which cellular structure is responsible for the movement of cilia?
- Centrioles (correct)
- Nucleolus
- Microvilli
- Chromatin
What is the primary function of flagella in cells?
What is the primary function of flagella in cells?
- Aiding in cell motility (correct)
- Increasing the surface area of the cell
- Synthesizing ribosomal RNA
- Moving the entire cell
Where does the chemical communication between the nucleus and cytoplasm take place?
Where does the chemical communication between the nucleus and cytoplasm take place?
Which cellular component determines the structure of the cell and controls protein synthesis?
Which cellular component determines the structure of the cell and controls protein synthesis?
Which organelle is responsible for coordinating homeostasis at the tissue level?
Which organelle is responsible for coordinating homeostasis at the tissue level?
In which system are motile cilia primarily found?
In which system are motile cilia primarily found?
What is the main function of primary cilium?
What is the main function of primary cilium?
Where are centrioles typically located in a cell?
Where are centrioles typically located in a cell?
Which organelle is involved in organizing the microtubules of the cytoskeleton and is important for cell division?
Which organelle is involved in organizing the microtubules of the cytoskeleton and is important for cell division?
Which cellular machinery process involves the synthesis of large numbers of diverse proteins?
Which cellular machinery process involves the synthesis of large numbers of diverse proteins?
In protein synthesis, where is the genetic information encoded?
In protein synthesis, where is the genetic information encoded?
Which process involves reading the mRNA nucleotide sequence to determine the amino acid sequence of a protein?
Which process involves reading the mRNA nucleotide sequence to determine the amino acid sequence of a protein?
What type of RNA is synthesized during transcription for protein synthesis?
What type of RNA is synthesized during transcription for protein synthesis?
In protein synthesis, what brings additional amino acids for the process?
In protein synthesis, what brings additional amino acids for the process?
What is the function of ribosomes?
What is the function of ribosomes?
Where are free ribosomes located within the cell?
Where are free ribosomes located within the cell?
What distinguishes fixed ribosomes from free ribosomes?
What distinguishes fixed ribosomes from free ribosomes?
What is the primary role of Golgi vesicles?
What is the primary role of Golgi vesicles?
How do lysosomes contribute to cellular function?
How do lysosomes contribute to cellular function?
Which organelle is the site of protein synthesis?
Which organelle is the site of protein synthesis?
What is the main function of proteasomes?
What is the main function of proteasomes?
Which organelle generates hydrogen peroxide and has the enzyme catalase to protect the cell from free radicals?
Which organelle generates hydrogen peroxide and has the enzyme catalase to protect the cell from free radicals?
What is the primary function of rough endoplasmic reticulum?
What is the primary function of rough endoplasmic reticulum?
Which organelle is involved in drug tolerance by increasing the production of enzymes to protect cells from toxic effects?
Which organelle is involved in drug tolerance by increasing the production of enzymes to protect cells from toxic effects?
What is the primary function of centrioles in a cell?
What is the primary function of centrioles in a cell?
Where are centrioles not found in the body?
Where are centrioles not found in the body?
What is the function of the centrosome in a cell?
What is the function of the centrosome in a cell?
Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?
Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?
What is the basic function of golgi vesicles in a cell?
What is the basic function of golgi vesicles in a cell?
What is the main function of nucleoli?
What is the main function of nucleoli?
Where is the ribosomal RNA synthesized in a cell?
Where is the ribosomal RNA synthesized in a cell?
What is the function of ribosomal RNA?
What is the function of ribosomal RNA?
Which cellular structure is responsible for the production of ribosomal RNA?
Which cellular structure is responsible for the production of ribosomal RNA?
In which part of the cell are ribosomes primarily involved in protein synthesis?
In which part of the cell are ribosomes primarily involved in protein synthesis?
What is the role of ribosomes in cellular function?
What is the role of ribosomes in cellular function?
Where are free ribosomes found within the cell?
Where are free ribosomes found within the cell?
Which structure of the cell houses the ribosomes responsible for synthesizing proteins that are exported from the cell?
Which structure of the cell houses the ribosomes responsible for synthesizing proteins that are exported from the cell?
Which type of RNA is directly involved in protein synthesis at the ribosome?
Which type of RNA is directly involved in protein synthesis at the ribosome?
Which organelle plays a key role in assembling and modifying ribosomal subunits before they are functional?
Which organelle plays a key role in assembling and modifying ribosomal subunits before they are functional?
Flashcards
Centrioles
Centrioles
Small, cylindrical structures involved in the formation of cilia and flagella. Also help organize microtubules in the cytoskeleton during cell division.
Flagella
Flagella
Long, whip-like projections that extend from the cell surface, primarily used for movement.
Cilia
Cilia
Short, hair-like projections that extend from the cell surface, primarily used for movement.
Primary Cilium
Primary Cilium
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Nucleus
Nucleus
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Cytoplasm
Cytoplasm
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Nuclear Pores
Nuclear Pores
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Ribosomes
Ribosomes
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Free Ribosomes
Free Ribosomes
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Fixed Ribosomes
Fixed Ribosomes
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mRNA
mRNA
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Translation
Translation
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Transcription
Transcription
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Aminoacyl-tRNA
Aminoacyl-tRNA
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Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER)
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER)
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Golgi Apparatus
Golgi Apparatus
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Golgi Vesicles
Golgi Vesicles
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Lysosomes
Lysosomes
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Proteasomes
Proteasomes
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Peroxisomes
Peroxisomes
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Nucleoli
Nucleoli
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Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
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Centrosome
Centrosome
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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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