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Which lipid molecule makes up about 75% of the membrane lipids?
Which lipid molecule makes up about 75% of the membrane lipids?
What is the classification of membrane proteins based on their embedding in the lipid bilayer?
What is the classification of membrane proteins based on their embedding in the lipid bilayer?
What is the predominant type of membrane protein that spans the entire lipid bilayer?
What is the predominant type of membrane protein that spans the entire lipid bilayer?
Which type of membrane proteins are not as firmly embedded in the membrane?
Which type of membrane proteins are not as firmly embedded in the membrane?
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What do some integral proteins function as, forming pores that allow specific ions to flow through?
What do some integral proteins function as, forming pores that allow specific ions to flow through?
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What do carriers, also known as transporters, selectively move across the membrane?
What do carriers, also known as transporters, selectively move across the membrane?
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Which organelle is responsible for catalyzing glycolysis within the cytosol?
Which organelle is responsible for catalyzing glycolysis within the cytosol?
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What is the primary function of microfilaments in the cytoskeleton?
What is the primary function of microfilaments in the cytoskeleton?
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Which component is NOT typically found in the cytosol of a cell?
Which component is NOT typically found in the cytosol of a cell?
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What is the approximate percentage of water in the cytosol?
What is the approximate percentage of water in the cytosol?
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In terms of diameter, which cytoskeletal element is the thinnest?
In terms of diameter, which cytoskeletal element is the thinnest?
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Which organelle is NOT directly involved in protein synthesis?
Which organelle is NOT directly involved in protein synthesis?
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Which part of the cell is responsible for forming the cell's flexible outer surface?
Which part of the cell is responsible for forming the cell's flexible outer surface?
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In the analogy presented, what does an organ correspond to?
In the analogy presented, what does an organ correspond to?
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What is the main function of the digestive system?
What is the main function of the digestive system?
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Which type of tissue is responsible for communication and coordination in the body?
Which type of tissue is responsible for communication and coordination in the body?
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What does a system in the human body consist of?
What does a system in the human body consist of?
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What is the structural framework of the plasma membrane called?
What is the structural framework of the plasma membrane called?
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What is the main function of the Golgi complex?
What is the main function of the Golgi complex?
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How are the cisternae of the Golgi complex described?
How are the cisternae of the Golgi complex described?
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What is the role of mitochondria in apoptosis?
What is the role of mitochondria in apoptosis?
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Which organelle is often referred to as the 'powerhouse' of the cell?
Which organelle is often referred to as the 'powerhouse' of the cell?
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How do mitochondria respond to stimuli like DNA damage or growth factor deprivation?
How do mitochondria respond to stimuli like DNA damage or growth factor deprivation?
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What is the primary function of the transport vesicles formed by the Golgi complex?
What is the primary function of the transport vesicles formed by the Golgi complex?
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What initiates the cascade of activation of protein-digesting enzymes that bring about apoptosis in the cytosol?
What initiates the cascade of activation of protein-digesting enzymes that bring about apoptosis in the cytosol?
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What is the function of the nuclear pores in the nuclear envelope?
What is the function of the nuclear pores in the nuclear envelope?
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Which structure is continuous with the outer membrane of the nuclear envelope?
Which structure is continuous with the outer membrane of the nuclear envelope?
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How do small molecules and ions move through the nuclear pores?
How do small molecules and ions move through the nuclear pores?
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Which type of cells have multiple nuclei?
Which type of cells have multiple nuclei?
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What structure separates the nucleus from the cytoplasm?
What structure separates the nucleus from the cytoplasm?
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