Cell Biology: Golgi Apparatus and Lysosomes
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What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus in eukaryotic cells?

  • Detoxifying harmful compounds
  • Transporting, modifying, and packaging proteins and lipids (correct)
  • Breaking down cellular waste products
  • Protein synthesis

    • Where are the hydrolytic enzymes that break down cellular waste products in lysosomes manufactured?

  • Golgi apparatus
  • Lysosomes
  • Peroxisomes
  • Endoplasmic reticulum (correct)

    • What is the process called when lysosomes break down cellular waste products and recycle the cell's organic material?

  • Autophagy (correct)
  • Phagocytosis
  • Exocytosis
  • Endocytosis

    • What is the primary function of peroxisomes in cells?

    <p>Detoxifying toxic substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is responsible for transporting vesicles to targeted destinations?

    <p>Golgi apparatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the scientist who discovered lysosomes and peroxisomes?

    <p>Christian de Duve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of ribosomes in a cell?

    <p>To synthesize proteins through the process of translation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between free and fixed ribosomes?

    <p>Free ribosomes synthesize proteins for use in the cell, while fixed ribosomes synthesize proteins for secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

    <p>To synthesize proteins via the translation process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

    <p>To serve as a transitional area for transport vesicles and synthesize carbohydrates and lipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process by which secretory vesicles release their contents outside the cell?

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

    What is the fate of proteins synthesized by fixed ribosomes?

    <p>They are secreted outside the cell or inserted into the plasma membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of phagocytosis involved in?

    <p>The endocytosis of large particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of receptor-mediated endocytosis in red blood cells?

    <p>Endocytosing iron for hemoglobin production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of clathrin-mediated endocytosis?

    <p>To internalize and recycle receptors involved in various cellular processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of exocytosis involved in?

    <p>The release of material into the extracellular space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of exocytosis in cells?

    <p>The production of enzymes by pancreatic cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of vesicles in exocytosis?

    <p>To package material for release into the extracellular space</p> Signup and view all the answers

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