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What is the function of microtubules in the cytoskeleton?
What is the function of microtubules in the cytoskeleton?
What is the main function of chloroplasts?
What is the main function of chloroplasts?
What is the role of mitochondria in the cell?
What is the role of mitochondria in the cell?
What is the composition of the cell membrane?
What is the composition of the cell membrane?
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Which organelle is responsible for capturing energy from sunlight and converting it to chemical energy in plants?
Which organelle is responsible for capturing energy from sunlight and converting it to chemical energy in plants?
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Which organelle is responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins from the endoplasmic reticulum for storage or release?
Which organelle is responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins from the endoplasmic reticulum for storage or release?
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What is the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?
What is the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?
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Where does the assembly of ribosomes begin?
Where does the assembly of ribosomes begin?
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Which organelle contains collections of enzymes that perform specialized tasks like synthesizing lipids and detoxification of drugs?
Which organelle contains collections of enzymes that perform specialized tasks like synthesizing lipids and detoxification of drugs?
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What is the function of vacuoles in plant cells?
What is the function of vacuoles in plant cells?
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Where do new proteins leave after synthesis and enter for further processing?
Where do new proteins leave after synthesis and enter for further processing?
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Which organelle is responsible for breaking down lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins into smaller molecules that the cell can use?
Which organelle is responsible for breaking down lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins into smaller molecules that the cell can use?
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What is the function of the cytoskeleton in a cell?
What is the function of the cytoskeleton in a cell?
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Which organelle is responsible for performing important cellular functions within a eukaryotic cell?
Which organelle is responsible for performing important cellular functions within a eukaryotic cell?
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Study Notes
Organelle Functions
- Microtubules in the cytoskeleton provide structural support, shape, and movement to the cell.
- Chloroplasts capture energy from sunlight and convert it to chemical energy in plants through photosynthesis.
- Mitochondria generate energy for the cell by converting glucose into ATP through cellular respiration.
Cell Membrane
- The cell membrane is composed of a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins that regulate the passage of materials in and out of the cell.
Energy Production
- Chloroplasts are responsible for capturing energy from sunlight and converting it to chemical energy in plants.
Protein Synthesis and Processing
- The Golgi apparatus is responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins from the endoplasmic reticulum for storage or release.
- The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification.
- Ribosome assembly begins in the nucleolus.
Cellular Transport
- Vacuoles in plant cells store water, salts, and other substances, and help maintain cell turgor pressure.
Protein Processing
- New proteins synthesized in the ribosomes enter the rough endoplasmic reticulum for further processing.
- Lysosomes are responsible for breaking down lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins into smaller molecules that the cell can use.
Cellular Support
- The cytoskeleton provides structural support, shape, and movement to the cell.
Cellular Functions
- The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is responsible for performing important cellular functions, such as protein synthesis and lipid synthesis, within a eukaryotic cell.
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Test your knowledge of cell biology with this quiz covering the definitions and functions of key cellular components such as cytoplasm, organelles, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, and vacuoles.
