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Cell Biology: Endoplasmic Reticulum Functions

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What is the primary function of lysosomes in a cell?

To produce ATP molecules

To break down and digest cellular substances (correct)

To store genetic material

To synthesize fatty acids

What is the site of fatty acid breakdown in a cell?

Peroxisome (correct)

Golgi apparatus

Mitochondria

Lysosomes

What is the equation for cellular respiration?

C6H12O6 + 6O2 = 3CO2 + 6H2O

C6H12O6 + 6O2 = 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP (correct)

C6H12O6 + 3O2 = 3CO2 + 3H2O

C6H12O6 + 6O2 = 6CO2 + 6H2O

What is the name of the process by which lysosomes release digested material to the exterior of the cell?

Exocytosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of chloroplasts in plant and algae cells?

To produce highly energetic organic molecules through photosynthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the pigment responsible for the absorption of light energy in chloroplasts?

Chlorophyll Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum in muscle cells?

Carrying out contraction stimuli Signup and view all the answers

Where can ribosomes be found in the cell?

Unbound in the cytoplasm, attached to the nuclear membrane, or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum membrane Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Golgi complex?

Modifying and storing proteins for later use or secretion Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of lysosomes in the cell?

Intracellular digestion Signup and view all the answers

Where are digestive enzymes produced and stored?

Rough endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus Signup and view all the answers

What happens to vesicles detached from the Golgi apparatus?

They travel across the cytoplasm and fuse with the plasma membrane Signup and view all the answers