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The Golgi apparatus is also referred to as the Golgi body.
The Golgi apparatus is also referred to as the Golgi body.
True
The structure within the nucleus that is responsible for ribonucleic acid production is called the nucleus envelope.
The structure within the nucleus that is responsible for ribonucleic acid production is called the nucleus envelope.
False
The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is characterized by the presence of many ribosomes on its surface.
The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is characterized by the presence of many ribosomes on its surface.
False
Cells are organized into organelles, which each play a unique role, indicating a concept known as division of labor.
Cells are organized into organelles, which each play a unique role, indicating a concept known as division of labor.
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The nucleus contains a single membrane that protects its dense structure.
The nucleus contains a single membrane that protects its dense structure.
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Electron microscopes are necessary to view most organelles within a cell.
Electron microscopes are necessary to view most organelles within a cell.
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The endoplasmic reticulum plays no role in protein synthesis.
The endoplasmic reticulum plays no role in protein synthesis.
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The fluid separating the two membranes of the nuclear envelope contains ribosomes.
The fluid separating the two membranes of the nuclear envelope contains ribosomes.
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Vacuoles can store waste products and break them down into harmless small particles.
Vacuoles can store waste products and break them down into harmless small particles.
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The structure of plants is solely dependent on the cytoplasm amount present in plant cells.
The structure of plants is solely dependent on the cytoplasm amount present in plant cells.
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Ribosomes are found only in eukaryotic cells.
Ribosomes are found only in eukaryotic cells.
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Ribosomes are primarily responsible for the production of enzymes within the nucleus.
Ribosomes are primarily responsible for the production of enzymes within the nucleus.
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The process of protein synthesis begins with the synthesis of messenger RNA in the ribosomes.
The process of protein synthesis begins with the synthesis of messenger RNA in the ribosomes.
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Transfer RNA is responsible for binding with amino acids in the cell.
Transfer RNA is responsible for binding with amino acids in the cell.
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The loss of water in vacuoles does not affect the size of plant cells.
The loss of water in vacuoles does not affect the size of plant cells.
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Ribosomes on the endoplasmic reticulum are involved in making proteins for export out of the cell.
Ribosomes on the endoplasmic reticulum are involved in making proteins for export out of the cell.
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Centrioles play a crucial role in the formation of the mitotic spindle during cell division.
Centrioles play a crucial role in the formation of the mitotic spindle during cell division.
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Centrioles are present in both plant and animal cells.
Centrioles are present in both plant and animal cells.
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Robert Hooke was the first to observe and describe cells in living organisms.
Robert Hooke was the first to observe and describe cells in living organisms.
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The discovery of the microscope had no impact on the study of cell biology.
The discovery of the microscope had no impact on the study of cell biology.
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Centrosomes are considered crucial for the organization of microtubules in the cytoplasm.
Centrosomes are considered crucial for the organization of microtubules in the cytoplasm.
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Plant cells divide using centrioles to facilitate the cell division process.
Plant cells divide using centrioles to facilitate the cell division process.
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The basic unit of living organisms was first identified by Robert Hooke as cell walls.
The basic unit of living organisms was first identified by Robert Hooke as cell walls.
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Microtubules are crucial for the function of centrioles in organizing the structure of cells.
Microtubules are crucial for the function of centrioles in organizing the structure of cells.
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Cell biology is also known as cytology.
Cell biology is also known as cytology.
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A human body contains approximately 10 billion cells.
A human body contains approximately 10 billion cells.
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All cells share identical characteristics and structures.
All cells share identical characteristics and structures.
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Both plants and animals contain cells that have high structural similarities.
Both plants and animals contain cells that have high structural similarities.
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Neurons are cells that retain the ability to divide.
Neurons are cells that retain the ability to divide.
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All living organisms utilize ribonucleic acid to synthesize proteins.
All living organisms utilize ribonucleic acid to synthesize proteins.
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The nuclear membrane is responsible for separating DNA from the cytoplasm.
The nuclear membrane is responsible for separating DNA from the cytoplasm.
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Cellular diversity refers to the similarities in the kinds of cells across different organisms.
Cellular diversity refers to the similarities in the kinds of cells across different organisms.
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Mitochondria are organelles that are essential for generating Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in cells.
Mitochondria are organelles that are essential for generating Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in cells.
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Muscle cells in multicellular organisms do not synthesize proteins needed for their contraction.
Muscle cells in multicellular organisms do not synthesize proteins needed for their contraction.
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Cell morphology refers to the different shapes and forms of cells in multicellular organisms.
Cell morphology refers to the different shapes and forms of cells in multicellular organisms.
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Non-contractile cells are responsible for synthesizing the same proteins as muscle cells.
Non-contractile cells are responsible for synthesizing the same proteins as muscle cells.
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In multicellular organisms, cells are organized into tissues based on their functions.
In multicellular organisms, cells are organized into tissues based on their functions.
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The cardiovascular system consists solely of muscles that facilitate blood circulation.
The cardiovascular system consists solely of muscles that facilitate blood circulation.
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Cell division occurs when cells grow and complete their cellular activities appropriately.
Cell division occurs when cells grow and complete their cellular activities appropriately.
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Cellular communication does not require movement of molecules within the cell.
Cellular communication does not require movement of molecules within the cell.
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Myosins can only bind to actin filaments in the presence of monophosphate nucleotides.
Myosins can only bind to actin filaments in the presence of monophosphate nucleotides.
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Capping proteins serve to prevent the disassembly of actin filaments.
Capping proteins serve to prevent the disassembly of actin filaments.
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Villin and filamin are proteins that assist in stiffening the filament structure by binding them lengthwise.
Villin and filamin are proteins that assist in stiffening the filament structure by binding them lengthwise.
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There are over fifteen different types of capping proteins that regulate filament length in cells.
There are over fifteen different types of capping proteins that regulate filament length in cells.
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Myosin II is primarily responsible for moving membrane-bound vesicles along actin tracks.
Myosin II is primarily responsible for moving membrane-bound vesicles along actin tracks.
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