12 Questions
What is the basic function of ribosomes in a cell?
Protein synthesis
Where is connective tissue mainly found in the body?
Bones
What is the function of a lysosome in a cell?
Waste removal
What is the role of the cell membrane?
Regulating what enters and exits the cell
Where can nervous tissue be primarily found in the body?
Spinal cord
What is one advantage of cells being very small?
Improved waste removal efficiency
Which type of transport across the cell membrane requires energy?
Active transport
What is the term used to describe the process of substances moving from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration without the need for a protein carrier?
Simple diffusion
Which organelle supplies the energy in the form of ATP for active transport processes?
Mitochondria
What is the enzyme-substrate complex based on?
Ionic interactions between enzyme and substrate
Which factor can affect enzyme activity by altering the enzyme's shape and subsequently its function?
Altering the temperature outside the optimal range
What is the primary function of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in cellular respiration?
Providing immediate energy currency for cell processes
Test your knowledge on body organisation by defining terms like cell, tissue, organ, and organ system. Identify cell structures and their functions such as cell membrane, cytoplasm, endoplasmic reticulum, and more.
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