Cell Biology and Mitochondria Functions Quiz
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What is the basic unit of structure and organisation in living organisms?

  • Proteins
  • DNA
  • RNA
  • Cells (correct)
  • What is the heritable material in cells according to the text?

  • RNA
  • Proteins
  • ATP
  • DNA (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a major cellular organelle as mentioned in the text?

  • Ribosomes
  • ATP (correct)
  • Mitochondria
  • Endoplasmic Reticulum
  • What is the basic energy source for cells according to the text?

    <p>ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of size and organelles, what distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles and are much larger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the cell is considered as everything inside the plasma membrane but excluding the nucleus?

    <p>Cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of filaments are comprised of actin molecules assembled in two long chains twisted around each other?

    <p>Microfilaments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fibers are involved in intracellular transportation and cell movement?

    <p>Microtubules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of intermediate filaments in a cell?

    <p>Bear tension and weight by anchoring cytoskeleton to plasma membrane proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of filaments are found in the cytoplasm of the cell and have a diameter of 8-12 nm?

    <p>Intermediate filaments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do microfilaments bear tension and weight in a cell?

    <p>By anchoring cytoskeleton to plasma membrane proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of filaments function to maintain the size, shape, and integrity of the cell by acting as scaffolding across the cell?

    <p>Microtubules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes microtubules?

    <p>Dynamic structures that can assemble and disassemble as required</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of microtubules?

    <p>To transport and move cellular components within the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diameter of a microtubule structure?

    <p>25 nm with a central lumen of 15 nm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of microtubules?

    <p>Facilitating muscle contraction and movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the structure of microtubules?

    <p>Comprised of tubulin dimers coiled to form a tubular structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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