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Which organelle is responsible for the synthesis of ATP?
What role do lysosomes play in cellular metabolism?
What is the primary function of vacuoles in protists?
What is the sequence of events in the endomembrane system starting with RNA synthesis?
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Which structure within mitochondria increases the surface area for ATP production?
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What metabolic roles do peroxisomes serve in a cell?
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How do Golgi vesicles function in the processing of proteins and lipids?
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What is NOT a characteristic of the mitochondrial structure?
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What is the main function of lysosomes in a cell?
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Which of the following accurately describes the role of peroxisomes?
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What is a primary function of the central vacuole in plant cells?
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Which process is NOT associated with the endomembrane system?
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Which structure within mitochondria facilitates the production of ATP?
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What type of fibers are microfilaments, and what is their primary role?
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What distinguishes intermediate filaments from microtubules and microfilaments?
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Which of the following is a unique feature of chloroplasts compared to other organelles?
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Which organelle is primarily responsible for modifying protein chains into their final form?
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What is the function of the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum?
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Which statement accurately describes the difference between smooth and rough endoplasmic reticulum?
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What is the primary role of lysosomes in a cell?
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Which function is NOT associated with the endomembrane system?
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How is ATP primarily produced in mitochondria?
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What distinguishes vacuoles from lysosomes?
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What type of ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in the cytosol?
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In which organelle does the synthesis of lipids primarily occur?
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Study Notes
Vacuoles
- Food Vacuole: Formed when protists use endocytosis to bring food into the cell.
- Contractile Vacuole: Collects and pumps excess water out of freshwater protists.
Protein and Lipid Synthesis
- DNA guides RNA synthesis; RNA exits the nucleus through nuclear pores.
- Ribosomes synthesize proteins, which enter the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER) for modifications; lipids are synthesized in the Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER).
- Vesicles bud off from the ER to merge with the Golgi apparatus, where proteins and lipids undergo further modifications.
- Modified products are tagged and sorted in Golgi vesicles for storage or export via the plasma membrane.
Mitochondria
- Size is approximately 1-5 microns; characterized by two membranes: outer and inner with folds called cristae.
- Contains intermembrane space and matrix with DNA and ribosomes.
- Primary function is ATP synthesis through glycolysis (cytoplasm), Krebs cycle (matrix), and electron transport system (intermembrane space).
Chloroplasts
- Site of photosynthesis within plant cells.
- Structure includes two outer membranes and thylakoid membranes organized into granum containing chlorophyll.
- Stroma is the fluid component inside chloroplasts.
Cytoskeleton
- Provides internal organization, shape, and movement ability in cells.
- Comprised of microtubules (thickest), microfilaments (thinnest), and intermediate filaments (medium diameter).
- Microtubules anchor organelles, assist in chromosome movement during cell division, and form cilia and flagella.
Microtubules
- Long, hollow tubes made of tubulin proteins.
- Serve as tracks for organelle movement and are essential for cilia and flagella structure.
- Centrosomes organize microtubules; centrosome contains centrioles with a 9 triplet microtubule arrangement.
Cilia and Flagella
- Cilia and flagella enable cell movement or surface material movement.
- Microtubules arranged in a 9 + 2 pattern wrapped in plasma membrane extensions.
Microfilaments
- Rod-like structures, the thinnest cytoskeletal elements enabling shape changes and movement.
Intermediate Filaments
- Diameter of 8-12 nanometers, provide structural support and anchor organelles more permanently than other cytoskeletal components.
Plant Cell Structures
- Unique to plant cells include chloroplasts, central vacuole, plastids (chromoplasts, amyloplasts), and cell wall.
Central Vacuole
- Functions as a storage area for water, sugars, ions, amino acids, and wastes; may perform specialized functions in some plant cells.
Plasma Membrane
- Comprised of a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins.
- Regulates substance entry and exit, and receives external signals.
Cell Structure
- All cells have a plasma membrane, genetic material in the form of DNA, and cytoplasm containing ribosomes.
Nucleus
- Isolates the cell's DNA, controlling cellular activities and RNA synthesis.
- Contains chromosomes (DNA fibers) and a nucleolus for ribosomal subunit production.
Ribosomes
- Composed of ribosomal RNA and protein, responsible for protein synthesis in cytosol (free ribosomes) or on the ER/nuclear envelope (bound ribosomes).
Endomembrane System
- Includes organelles that modify proteins, synthesize lipids, and package products into vesicles for export or cellular use.
- Key components are the endoplasmic reticulum (both rough and smooth), and Golgi apparatus.
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
- Continuous with nuclear envelope; consists of Rough ER with ribosomes and Smooth ER lacking ribosomes.
- Rough ER modifies proteins as they move through its membrane sacs, while Smooth ER synthesizes various lipids.
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Test your knowledge on cell biology concepts, focusing on vacuoles and the process of protein synthesis. This quiz covers key terms like food vacuoles, contractile vacuoles, and the pathway of RNA to protein. Ideal for students studying cellular structure and function.
