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Which organelle is primarily responsible for the detoxification of drugs and poisons in the cell?
Which organelle is primarily responsible for the detoxification of drugs and poisons in the cell?
- Lysosomes
- Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
- Golgi Apparatus
- Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (correct)
What is the main function of lysosomes within a cell?
What is the main function of lysosomes within a cell?
- Convert sunlight into chemical energy
- Transport and modify proteins
- Digest material and break down worn-out cell parts (correct)
- Store materials and provide cell shape
Which of the following is NOT a role of the Golgi apparatus?
Which of the following is NOT a role of the Golgi apparatus?
- Modifying proteins from the ER
- Producing lysosomes and secretory vesicles
- Receiving vesicles from the Endoplasmic Reticulum
- Producing ribosomes (correct)
What structures do chloroplasts contain that are essential for photosynthesis?
What structures do chloroplasts contain that are essential for photosynthesis?
Which of the following best describes the primary function of microfilaments?
Which of the following best describes the primary function of microfilaments?
Flashcards
What are cell organelles?
What are cell organelles?
Small, complex structures inside cells with specific functions.
What are ribosomes?
What are ribosomes?
The site of protein synthesis, responsible for building proteins.
What is the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?
What is the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?
A network of membranes that transports and packages proteins.
What is a vesicle?
What is a vesicle?
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What are mitochondria?
What are mitochondria?
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