Cell Membrane Transport Processes Quiz

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Which process moves substances across the cell membrane from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration?

  • Active transport
  • Secondary active transport
  • Sodium-Potassium Pump
  • Facilitated diffusion (correct)

Which process requires metabolic energy in the form of ATP?

  • Sodium-Potassium Pump
  • Secondary active transport
  • Facilitated diffusion
  • Active transport (correct)

What is the major example of active transport mentioned in the text?

  • Facilitated diffusion
  • Passive diffusion
  • Secondary active transport
  • Sodium-Potassium Pump (correct)

Which process uses the energy provided by a concentration gradient established by the active transport of one substance to transport other substances?

<p>Secondary active transport (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of microtubules in the cell?

<p>Supporting the cytoplasm, assisting in cell division, and forming essential components of certain organelles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of intermediate filaments in the cell?

<p>Supporting the cytoplasm and determining cell shape (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do cells with a large energy requirement have more mitochondria?

<p>To perform essential functions such as helping to support the cytoplasm and providing energy to the cell (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of microfilaments in the cell?

<p>Enabling the cells to shorten or contract (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are ribosomal components produced?

<p>Nucleolus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is involved in protein synthesis and has attached ribosomes?

<p>Endoplasmic reticulum (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do ribosomes exit the nucleus from?

<p>Nuclear pores (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus?

<p>Modify, package, and distribute proteins and lipids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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