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What is the primary site of ribosome assembly in a eukaryotic cell?

  • Nucleolus (correct)
  • Lysosomes
  • Golgi apparatus
  • Endoplasmic reticulum
  • What type of chromatin is associated with active transcription?

  • Euchromatin (correct)
  • Nucleolus
  • Heterochromatin
  • Chromatin
  • What is the function of the nuclear pore complex in a eukaryotic cell?

  • To compact DNA into chromatin
  • To regulate the transport of molecules in and out of the nucleus (correct)
  • To transcribe DNA into RNA
  • To synthesize proteins
  • What is the term for the process by which DNA is wrapped around histones to form chromatin?

    <p>DNA packing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of inheritance is shown in the given pedigree?

    <p>Autosomal dominant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of integrins in the cell membrane?

    <p>To link to actin filaments inside the cell and fibronectin in the extracellular matrix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between proteins synthesized in the cytosol and those completed at the RER?

    <p>The former are destined for the cytosol, nucleus, or organelles, while the latter are destined for the cell membrane or secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of fibronectin in the extracellular matrix?

    <p>To link to integrins in the cell membrane and actin filaments inside the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the interaction between proteoglycans and Na+ ions in the extracellular matrix?

    <p>The formation of a gel-like structure that resists compression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary location of protein synthesis in eukaryotic cells?

    <p>The cytosol</p> Signup and view all the answers

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