5 Questions
What is the main component of the portion beneath the cell membrane (cortex or ectoplasm)?
Microfilaments, mainly actin
Which organelle is responsible for the synthesis of proteins in the cell?
Endoplasmic reticulum (Granular)
What is the function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
Lipid synthesis and detoxification
Which organelle is interconnected with the nuclear membrane and assists in metabolic functions?
Endoplasmic reticulum
What is the clear fluid in the cytoplasm that contains dissolved proteins, electrolytes, glucose, and minute amounts of lipids called?
Cytosol
Test your knowledge of cell components and cell junctions in human physiology with this quiz. Explore topics such as cytoplasm, organelles, cell membrane, and microfilaments. Brush up on your understanding of the complex structures that make up the building blocks of life.
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