Cell Organelle Structure and Function

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What is the primary function of the Golgi Apparatus?

Storage and chemical processing of proteins (correct)
Transport of substances within the cell
Protein synthesis
Secretion of substances out of the cell

Which organelle is known as the site of protein synthesis?

Cell Membrane
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Ribosomes (correct)
Golgi Apparatus

What role does the Cell Membrane play in the cell?

Site of ATP production
Facilitates exchange of substances between cells (correct)
Contains genetic information
Aqueous solution containing minerals

What is the function of Dictyosomes?

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What is contained within the Cytoplasm?

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What is the function of the Golgi Apparatus?

The Golgi Apparatus is a cell organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins into tiny sacs called vesicles, which then transport these proteins to their final destinations within the cell or outside the cell.

What is the main function of Ribosomes?

Ribosomes are tiny organelles found throughout the cytoplasm of a cell, attached to the endoplasmic reticulum, or free-floating. They are responsible for the synthesis of proteins, using genetic information from the cell nucleus to translate RNA into proteins.

What is the function of the Cell membrane?

The cell membrane acts as the outer boundary of the cytoplasm, controlling the flow of substances in and out of the cell. It also plays a role in cell recognition and communication.

What is the composition and function of the cytoplasm?

The cytoplasm of a cell is the jelly-like substance that surrounds the organelles, and it is composed of water, dissolved minerals, and nutrients. The cytoplasm provides a medium for chemical reactions and helps to maintain the cell's shape.

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What is the function of the Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)?

The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a network of interconnected membranes that extends throughout the cytoplasm. It acts as an internal transport system, moving proteins and lipids around the cell.

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Study Notes

Cell Organelle Structure and Function

Golgi Apparatus (1a): Stores and chemically modifies proteins
Dictyosomes (1b): Releases substances from the cell
Ribosomes (2): Produce proteins
Cell Membrane (3): Separates the cytoplasm from the outside, facilitates exchange between cells
Cytoplasm (4): Aqueous solution containing minerals and nutrients
Endoplasmic Reticulum (5): Transports materials within the cell
Cell Nucleus (6): Contains genetic information (chromosomes) and controls cellular activities