Cell Biology: Nuclear Pores and Microtubules
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What is the primary function of the nuclear pore complex?

  • To provide structural support to the nuclear membrane (correct)
  • To control the movement of RNA and proteins
  • To synthesize DNA
  • To produce energy for the cell

    • Which component is NOT part of the nuclear pore complex?

  • Basket filament
  • Protein synthesis site (correct)
  • Central plug
  • Cytoplasmic filament

    • How does the number of nuclear pores vary?

  • It is determined by the size of the nucleus
  • It varies depending on the activity of the cells (correct)
  • It is constant in all cells
  • It decreases with cell activity

    • What is one of the key structural features of the nuclear pore complex?

    <p>It includes a central plug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What provides a bidirectional channel between the nucleus and cytoplasm?

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

    What structural form do microtubules take?

    <p>Hollow tubes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many protofilaments are required to form a complete microtubule?

    <p>13</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of microscopy is used to visualize microtubules clearly?

    <p>Electron microscopy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the subunits that make up tubulin dimers in microtubules?

    <p>Alpha and beta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of microtubules within the cytoskeleton?

    <p>Structural support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the nuclear envelope?

    <p>Regulate the exchange of materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure within the nucleus is responsible for synthesizing ribosomal RNA?

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

    How is the outer membrane of the nuclear envelope characterized?

    <p>Studded with ribosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the inner membrane of the nuclear envelope?

    <p>It is attached to chromatin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of nuclear pores in the nuclear envelope?

    <p>To transport materials in and out of the nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?

    <p>To contain chromosomes and facilitate DNA replication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cell type is an example of a cell that does not contain a nucleus?

    <p>Red blood cells (RBCs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the appearance of the nucleus change depending on cell activity?

    <p>It shows reduced basophilia when inactive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by a 'vesicular nucleus'?

    <p>A nucleus that appears active and prominent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes the nucleus in terms of its basophilia?

    <p>The degree of basophilia signifies the level of cellular activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the nucleolus?

    <p>Site for ribosomal RNA formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the light areas of the nucleolus referred to as?

    <p>Pars amorpha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of the nucleolus?

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

    What forms the pars granulosa of the nucleolus?

    <p>RNA granules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the nuclear sap play in the nucleus?

    <p>It provides a medium for nucleic acids to move</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fundamental unit of chromatin structure?

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

    Which of the following dimensions best describes the '30-nm chromatin fiber'?

    <p>30 nm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the nucleus?

    <p>Controlling all cell functions and activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of chromatin is known to appear as dense, basophilic clumps?

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

    What is the primary functional note associated with euchromatin?

    <p>Transcription of genetic information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What genetic material is housed within the nucleus?

    <p>Nucleic acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the diagram of chromatin structure, what is the characteristic of the entire mitotic chromosome?

    <p>Highly condensed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity is NOT a function of the nucleus?

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

    What structure is included in the cytoplasm?

    <p>Cell organelles and inclusions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the cytoplasm includes cell organelles?

    <p>Cytoplasmic matrix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary composition of thick filaments in the cytoskeleton?

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

    Which type of cytoskeletal filament can be found in the terminal web of the intestine?

    <p>Thin filaments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a function of intermediate filaments?

    <p>Maintain the shape of cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What thickness range is associated with intermediate filaments?

    <p>10 to 12 µm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do thin filaments play during cell migration?

    <p>Pseudopodia formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three forms of microtubules present in the cytoplasm?

    <p>Single tubule, doublet tubules, triplet tubules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function is NOT associated with microtubules?

    <p>Storing genetic information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure is formed by the arrangement of doublet tubules?

    <p>Cilia and flagella</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do triplet tubules play in the cell?

    <p>Contributing to the structure of centrioles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of microscopy shows detailed structures of microtubules like doublets and triplets?

    <p>Transmission electron microscopy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diameter of microfilaments?

    <p>7 nm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a function of microtubules?

    <p>Transport of organelles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What compositional structure forms microtubules?

    <p>Tubulin dimers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of intermediate filaments?

    <p>Structural support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which microscopy technique is used to visualize these filaments?

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

    Study Notes

    Nucleus

    • It is the largest membranous organelles in the cells.
    • The number and shape of nuclei are different.
    • All cells are nucleated except RBCs.
    • The function of nucleus
    • Contain chromosomes
    • Contain the machinery for DNA replication and RNA transcription.

    Appearance with LM

    • Appear as basophilic structure with H&E
    • The degree of basophilia depend on the activity of the cells
      • e.g., vesicular nucleus (active)
      • Condensed nucleus (inactive)

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