Cell Biology: Nucleus and Mitochondria

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What is the primary function of nuclear pores?

  • Controlling the movement of substances between the nucleus and cytoplasm (correct)
  • Producing ribosomes
  • Maintaining the shape of the nucleus
  • Separating the nucleus from the cytoplasm

Which part of the nucleus is responsible for ribosome production?

  • Chromatin
  • Nucleolus (correct)
  • Nuclear pores
  • Nuclear envelope

What is the shape of the nucleus generally depicted as?

  • Hexagonal
  • Cylindrical
  • Rectangular
  • Spherical or oval (correct)

What is the role of the nuclear envelope?

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Which of the following structures is NOT a part of the nucleus?

<p>Rough endoplasmic reticulum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Golgi Complex?

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How many cisternae does the Golgi Complex typically consist of?

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What are the flattened, membranous sacs in the Golgi Complex called?

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Which types of vesicles transport proteins from the Golgi Complex?

<p>Secretory, membrane, and transport vesicles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the Golgi Complex?

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What is the primary function of mitochondria?

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Which cells are mitochondria most prevalent in?

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When do mitochondria self-replicate?

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From whom do you inherit your mitochondrial DNA?

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What role do mitochondria play in the process of apoptosis?

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What is the function of lysosomes?

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Which organelle in the cell is characterized by having a low internal pH of 5?

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What is the main role of peroxisomes?

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Where are peroxisomes especially abundant?

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Which cellular structure is involved in destroying unneeded, damaged, or faulty proteins?

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How many flattened membranous sacs can the Golgi Complex consist of?

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What are the functions performed by the Golgi Complex?

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What are the flattened membranous sacs in the Golgi Complex called?

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How are proteins transported in the Golgi Complex?

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Which organelle is responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins for transport?

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Study Notes

Nucleus

  • Has a spherical or oval shape
  • Separated from cytoplasm by a double membrane called nuclear envelope
  • Nuclear envelope has numerous openings called nuclear pores that control movement of substances between nucleus and cytoplasm
  • Contains a spherical body called nucleolus that produces ribosomes

Mitochondria

  • Known as the "powerhouse" of the cell
  • Generate ATP through aerobic respiration
  • Prevalent in active cells such as muscles, liver, and kidneys
  • Can self-replicate during times of increased cellular demand or before cell division
  • Contain own DNA, inherited only from mother
  • Play an important role in apoptosis

Golgi Complex

  • Consists of 3-20 flattened membranous sacs called cisternae
  • Modify, sort, and package proteins for transport to different destinations
  • Proteins are transported by various vesicles, secretory membrane, and transport

Lysosomes

  • Form from the Golgi complex
  • Contain powerful digestive enzymes
  • Have a low internal pH (5) due to H+-ATPase

Peroxisomes

  • Smaller than lysosomes
  • Detoxify several toxic substances

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