Cell Biology Chapter: Organelles and Functions
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What role do plasma cells play in the body?

  • They synthesize lipids.
  • They regulate the cell cycle.
  • They store nutrients.
  • They secrete antibodies. (correct)

    • Which organelle contains amplified amounts of rough ER in plasma cells?

  • Rough ER (correct)
  • Golgi apparatus
  • Plasma membrane
  • Mitochondria

    • What happens to the Golgi apparatus when microtubules are depolymerized?

  • It fragments and disperses. (correct)
  • It forms a dense cluster.
  • It increases in size.
  • It becomes more efficient.

    • How do organelle locations in a cell typically depend on their interactions?

    <p>With the cytoskeleton.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature is crucial for the function of organelles like the ER and Golgi apparatus?

    <p>Their size, shape, and location.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of ER is associated with lipid synthesis?

    <p>Smooth ER</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic arrangement of organelles in the cytoplasm often controlled by?

    <p>Cytoskeletal interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What evolutionary aspect can help explain the relationships of organelles?

    <p>Topological relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the cytosol in a eukaryotic cell?

    <p>Site of protein synthesis and degradation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER) from smooth ER?

    <p>Presence of polyribosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of mitochondria?

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

    Where do proteins synthesized on ribosomes associated with the rough ER go immediately after synthesis?

    <p>Transported into the rough ER</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is specialized for photosynthesis?

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

    What is the main function of peroxisomes in eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Degradation of fatty acids and detoxification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structural feature is present in the Golgi apparatus?

    <p>Stacked disc-like compartments called Golgi cisternae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process must materials undergo before reaching lysosomes after endocytosis?

    <p>Transport through endosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about peroxisomes is correct?

    <p>They are involved in various oxidative reactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the process of protein transport into membrane-enclosed organelles?

    <p>Proteins are transported after synthesis completes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In highly specialized cells, what best describes the regulation of membrane-enclosed organelles?

    <p>They vary in abundance to meet cell needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) play in lipid production?

    <p>It produces most of the lipid for the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of the Golgi apparatus's function?

    <p>Modification of proteins and lipids received from the ER</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of a cell's total volume is typically occupied by membrane-enclosed compartments?

    <p>Nearly 50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle contains digestive enzymes for degrading macromolecules?

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

    Which organelle's membrane surface area is significantly larger in liver cells compared to plasma membrane?

    <p>Endoplasmic reticulum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the function of proteins within intracellular compartments?

    <p>They catalyze reactions specific to the compartment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about eukaryotic cells is accurate?

    <p>They contain multiple membrane-enclosed compartments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are proteins directed to specific organelles in a cell?

    <p>Using organelle-specific surface markers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily synthesized in the cytosol of a eukaryotic cell?

    <p>All proteins required by the cell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do complex distribution systems play in eukaryotic cells?

    <p>They transport specific products between compartments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following occurs as a central theme in the chapter?

    <p>The intracellular transport of proteins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of organelles in a eukaryotic cell?

    <p>Each contains a unique set of enzymes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mitochondria and chloroplasts are distinguished from other organelles by their:

    <p>Double-membrane structure and specific roles in energy processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of membrane-bound enzymes in eukaryotic cells?

    <p>To catalyze lipid metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do intracellular membrane systems play within eukaryotic cells?

    <p>They create functionally specialized aqueous spaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the relationship between organelle membranes and metabolites?

    <p>Membrane transport proteins are required for metabolite import and export</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical aspect of organelle membranes in eukaryotic cells?

    <p>They must have mechanisms to incorporate unique proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do membranes contribute to processes like oxidative phosphorylation and photosynthesis?

    <p>They couple the transport of H+ to ATP synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following compartments is NOT mentioned as an important structure in an animal cell?

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

    What defines the unique functions of different organelles within eukaryotic cells?

    <p>The specific proteins incorporated into the organelle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the lipid bilayer of cell membranes in terms of hydrophilic molecules?

    <p>It is impermeable to most hydrophilic molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Compartmentalization of Cells

    • Eukaryotic cells are subdivided into functionally distinct membrane-enclosed compartments called organelles.
    • Each organelle houses a unique set of enzymes and molecules.
    • To understand the eukaryotic cell, it is essential to know how these compartments are created, maintained, and how molecules move between them.
    • The synthesis of proteins begins in the cytosol, the space of the cytoplasm outside the membrane-enclosed organelles.
    • Each newly synthesized protein is then delivered to the organelle that requires it.
    • The central theme for this chapter is the intracellular transport of proteins.

    Understanding the Origins of Organelles

    • The relationships between the compartments of the cell can be understood by considering how they may have evolved.

    What do Organelles Do?

    • Plasma Cells: Secrete their own weight in antibody molecules into the bloodstream every day. Contain large amounts of rough ER, found in large, flat sheets.
    • Cells that specialize in lipid synthesis: Expand their ER to form a network of convoluted tubules.
    • Golgi Apparatus: Located near the nucleus.
    • ER Tubules: Extend from the nucleus throughout the entire cytosol.
    • Microtubules: Support the localization of the ER and Golgi apparatus. If they are depolymerized, the Golgi apparatus fragments and disperses throughout the cell, and the ER network collapses.
    • Size, Shape, Composition, and Location: All are regulated features of organelles that contribute to their function.

    Function of the Main Organelles

    • Nucleus: Contains the genome (excluding mitochondrial and chloroplast DNA). Principal site of DNA and RNA synthesis.
    • Cytoplasm: Consists of the cytosol and cytoplasmic organelles.
    • Cytosol: Main site of protein synthesis and degradation. Performs most of the cell’s intermediary metabolism.
    • Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER): Occupies a large portion of the cell's membrane surface area. Responsible for protein synthesis, lipid production, and storage of Ca2+ ions.
      • Rough ER: Contains ribosomes bound to its cytosolic surface and synthesizes proteins destined for secretion or other organelles.
      • Smooth ER: Lacks bound ribosomes. Functions in lipid synthesis and Ca2+ storage.
    • Golgi Apparatus: Receives proteins and lipids from the ER and dispatches them to various destinations, often modifying them en route.
    • Mitochondria and Chloroplasts: Generate most of the cell’s ATP.
      • Chloroplasts: Function as the main sites of photosynthesis.
    • Lysosomes: Contain digestive enzymes that degrade intracellular organelles, macromolecules, and particles taken up by endocytosis.
    • Endosomes: Intermediate organelles between the plasma membrane and lysosomes.
    • Peroxisomes: Small, vesicular compartments that contain enzymes involved in oxidative reactions.

    Organelle Variations

    • Each membrane-enclosed organelle performs the same set of basic functions in all cell types.
    • Organelles vary in abundance and properties to meet the specialized functions of different cell types.
    • In liver and pancreatic cells, the endoplasmic reticulum has a larger membrane surface area than the plasma membrane.
    • The abundance and shape of membrane-enclosed organelles are regulated to meet the needs of the cell.

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