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Which modification process involves the addition of sugar molecules to proteins?

  • Phosphorylation
  • Glycosylation (correct)
  • Autophagy
  • Sulfation

    • What is the primary function of vesicles formed by the Golgi apparatus?

  • Generating energy for the cell
  • Digesting cellular waste
  • Transporting molecules to different parts of the cell or for secretion (correct)
  • Synthesizing lipids

    • In which cellular environment do lysosomal enzymes function at their best?

  • Neutral
  • Alkaline
  • Basic
  • Acidic (correct)

    • What is the key difference between primary and secondary lysosomes?

    <p>Primary lysosomes are still not participating in cellular digestion, while secondary lysosomes are involved in cellular digestion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these processes describes the engulfment of large, solid particles like bacteria by a cell?

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

    Which of the following best describes the size range of most human cells?

    <p>1 to 100 μm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is a smaller cell size advantageous for cellular function?

    <p>Smaller cells have a larger surface area to volume ratio, facilitating exchange of materials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cell is specifically adapted for storing lipids?

    <p>Fat cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cellular component is responsible for containing the cell's genetic material?

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

    Which of the following best describes the arrangement of DNA in a prokaryotic cell?

    <p>Located in a nucleoid region, not membrane-enclosed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Eukaryotic cells are membrane-enclosed and contain a nucleus, while prokaryotes do not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a function of epithelial cells?

    <p>Protection and absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the long axon found in nerve cells?

    <p>To transmit messages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key distinction between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells regarding organelles?

    <p>Eukaryotic cells contain membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells generally do not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical size range of a prokaryotic cell?

    <p>1-10 µm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

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

    What is the primary function of the central vacuole in older plant cells?

    <p>Storage, breakdown of waste, and hydrolysis of macromolecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structural component is unique to plant cells and provides them with shape and protection?

    <p>Cell wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is present in animal cells and NOT in plant cells and from which microtubules originate?

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

    What is the role of lysosomes in animal cells?

    <p>Digestion of macromolecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cellular structure in animal cells is often associated with cell movement such as sperm cells?

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

    What is the name of the double membrane that encloses the nucleus?

    <p>Nuclear envelope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where in a eukaryotic cell are ribosomes assembled?

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

    What is the primary function of the nuclear pore complex?

    <p>To regulate the movement of molecules between the nucleus and cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes chromatin?

    <p>The complex of DNA and proteins that make up chromosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main distinction between heterochromatin and euchromatin?

    <p>Heterochromatin is tightly packed and transcriptionally inactive, while euchromatin is less compact and transcriptionally active.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the nucleolus?

    <p>To synthesizes ribosomal RNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are ribosomes composed of?

    <p>Ribosomal RNA and protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structural relationship between the large and small ribosomal subunits?

    <p>The large subunit sits on top of the small subunit, with an RNA template sandwiched between them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of the endomembrane system?

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

    What is the primary function of the endomembrane system?

    <p>To modify, package, and transport proteins and lipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a direct connection within the endomembrane system?

    <p>The connection between the rough endoplasmic reticulum and the nuclear envelope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of transport vesicles within the endomembrane system?

    <p>To transport molecules between organelles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) in liver cells?

    <p>Detoxification of drugs and poisons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is directly responsible for the synthesis of proteins that are destined for secretion from the cell?

    <p>Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of chaperones within the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER)?

    <p>To aid in the proper folding of proteins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the relationship between the nuclear envelope and the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

    <p>The space between the two membranes of the nuclear envelope is continuous with the lumen of the ER.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cells would have an abundance of Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER)?

    <p>Muscle cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Cis-cisternae in the Golgi apparatus?

    <p>Receives newly synthesized proteins from the RER.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of cells is the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER) abundant?

    <p>Pancreatic cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure is formed in the trans face of the Golgi apparatus?

    <p>Secretory Vesicles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following processes does the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) contribute to?

    <p>Metabolism of carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main structural difference between the RER and SER?

    <p>The rough endoplasmic reticulum has attached ribosomes, the smooth does not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the nuclear envelope?

    <p>To control the movement of molecules between the nucleus and cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

    <p>To synthesize lipids and proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER)?

    <p>Lipid and steroid hormone synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Golgi apparatus in the cell?

    <p>To modify, package, and transport lipids and proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key adaptation of muscle cells related to their function?

    <p>They are elongated and shorten during contraction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the relationship between cell size and surface area to volume ratio?

    <p>As the cell volume increases, the surface area to volume ratio decreases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the nucleoid region of a prokaryotic cell from the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell?

    <p>The nucleoid is not enclosed by a membrane, while the nucleus is.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic distinguishes a eukaryotic cell from a prokaryotic cell?

    <p>Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus that has a double membrane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the small size of most cells?

    <p>To allow easy transport of molecules inside the cell and adequate surface area for material exchange.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a cell's volume increases, but the surface area does not increase proportionally, what is a resulting consequence?

    <p>The cell's ability to exchange materials decreases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are sperm cells structurally adapted for their specific function?

    <p>They have a tail (flagellum) to move.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these correctly describes the composition of a cell's protoplasm?

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

    What is the primary function of lysosomes in animal cells?

    <p>Digesting macromolecules and spent organelles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately differentiates primary lysosomes from secondary lysosomes?

    <p>Secondary lysosomes arise from the fusion of primary lysosomes with phagosomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does phosphorylation modify proteins within the cell?

    <p>By adding phosphate groups to the protein structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of vesicles formed by the Golgi apparatus?

    <p>To transport molecules to different cellular destinations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process describes the recycling of a cell's own organic material by lysosomes?

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

    What is a primary function of the Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER)?

    <p>Synthesis of steroid hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is continuous with the lumen of the Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)?

    <p>Nuclear envelope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER)?

    <p>Has ribosomes attached to its surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Golgi apparatus play in protein processing?

    <p>Modification and packaging of proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cell is most likely to have abundant Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER)?

    <p>Pancreatic cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main structural characteristics of Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER)?

    <p>Curved, tubular structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does protein glycosylation primarily occur?

    <p>In the trans face of the Golgi apparatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process is the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER) primarily involved in?

    <p>Protein folding and modification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What component of the Golgi apparatus receives newly synthesized proteins from the Rough ER?

    <p>Cis-cisternae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the primary function of the Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER) in muscle cells?

    <p>Storage of calcium ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is primarily responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

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

    What structure differentiates plant cells from animal cells by maintaining cell shape and protecting against mechanical damage?

    <p>Cell wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is dedicated to the digestion of macromolecules in animal cells?

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

    What primarily contains the genetic material of a eukaryotic cell?

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

    What connects the two membranes of the nuclear envelope?

    <p>Perinuclear space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is absent in animal cells but present in plant cells?

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

    Which organelle in eukaryotic cells is responsible for synthesizing ribosomes?

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

    Which of the following is NOT characteristic of animal cells?

    <p>Cell wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) in eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Synthesis of secretory proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cell Structure and Function

    • All organisms are made of cells; the basic unit of the human body.
    • Most cells are microscopic.
    • Cells are limited in size, typically between 1 and 100 µm in diameter.
    • Cells similar in structure, but modified for specialized functions.
    • Nerve cells are often very long for signal transmission.
    • Egg cells (ova) are among the biggest cells.
    • Cell size and shape relate to cellular function.

    Cell Size and Shape Examples

    • Fat cells are modified for lipid storage.
    • Nerve cells have long axons for transmitting messages.
    • Muscle cells exhibit elongation for contraction.
    • Epithelial cells are polyhedral or rectangular for forming protective layers and absorption.
    • White blood cells (WBCs) change shape for movement and immune response.
    • Sperm cells have tails (flagella) for movement.

    Cell Size: Why It Matters

    • Small cells facilitate easy transport of molecules within the cell.
    • Smaller cells have a larger surface area-to-volume ratio, enabling better exchange of materials.
    • As cell volume increases, surface area cannot proportionally increase, limiting cell size for efficient function.

    Eukaryotic Cell Structure

    • Eukaryotic cells include cytoplasm and nucleoplasm.
    • Cytoplasm comprises cytosol and organelles (excluding the nucleus).
    • All cells have a plasma membrane that acts as a selective barrier.
    • All cells contain a nucleus that holds the DNA chromosomes.
    • All eukaryotic cells have organelles (like mitochondria, Golgi bodies, and ribosomes).

    Types of Cells

    • Two main cell types exist: prokaryotic and eukaryotic.
    • Prokaryotic cells lack a membrane-bound nucleus and other organelles.
    • Eukaryotic cells have a membrane-bound nucleus and various organelles.
    • Prokaryotic cells are smaller (1-10 µm) than eukaryotic cells (10-100 µm).

    Plant Cell vs Animal Cell Differences

    • Plant cells often have chloroplasts for photosynthesis, central vacuoles for storage, and a cell wall for structure and protection.
    • Animal cells lack chloroplasts, central vacuoles, and cell walls but contain centrioles, lysosomes, and flagella.
    • Plant cells also can have plasmodesmata.
    • Animal cells typically have a centrosome and cilia/flagella

    The Nucleus

    • The nucleus acts as a control center containing the genetic material.
    • It is the site of ribosome synthesis (protein assembler).
    • It is enclosed by a double membrane called the nuclear envelope, separating the nucleoplasm from the cytoplasm.
    • Thin spaces between the nuclear layers are called perinuclear space.
    • The thin space, the perinuclear space, connects to the rough endoplasmic reticulum.
    • Chromatin is the complex of DNA and proteins forming chromosomes.
    • Euchromatin is active chromatin while Heterochromatin is inactive chromatin.
    • Inside the nucleus, there is the nucleolus where rRNA (ribosomal RNA) is produced.

    Ribosomes

    • Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.
    • Made up of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and protein.
    • Consist of a small and a large subunit, with the rRNA sandwiched between them.
    • Can be free in the cytoplasm or bound to the endoplasmic reticulum or the nuclear envelope.

    Endomembrane System

    • A group of membranes working together in eukaryotic cells to modify, package, and transport lipids and proteins.
    • Includes: nuclear envelope, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, vesicles, and plasma membrane.
    • Connections between these components are either direct or indirect via vesicles.
      • Vesicles move substances between organelles.

    Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

    • Network of membranes (tubules and flattened sacs called cisternae)
    • Continuous with the nuclear envelope
    • Two types of ER: - Smooth ER (SER): No ribosomes. Synthesis of lipids, steroid hormones, carbohydrate metabolism, detoxification, calcium storage in muscle cells. - Rough ER (RER): Covered with ribosomes. Protein synthesis, folding, and modification; lipid and carbohydrate processing, transport

    Golgi Apparatus

    • Curved, flattened sacs called cisternae with three faces (cis, medial, trans)
    • Processes and packages proteins and lipids from the ER.
    • Involved in glycosylation (adding sugars to proteins).
    • Forms vesicles for transport to other cell parts.

    Lysosomes

    • Membranous sacs with hydrolytic enzymes that digest macromolecules, worn-out organelles, and foreign particles.
    • Function best in the acidic environment inside the lysosomes,
    • Produced by budding off the Golgi apparatus.
    • Lysosomes are involved in autophagy and phagocytosis

    Peroxisomes

    • Small membrane-bound organelles containing enzymes that degrade fatty acids, detoxify harmful substances, and produce hydrogen peroxide.
    • Abundant in the liver and kidneys.

    Proteasomes

    • Small protein complexes responsible for degrading proteins, including misfolded, damaged, or no longer needed ones.

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