Cell Organelles and Protein Synthesis

What does the plasma membrane separate?

ICF is composed of ______ and dissolved ions, amino acids, sugars, etc.

What structures in the cell perform specific functions?

What is the sequence of protein synthesis?

What is the main function of the nucleus?

Transcription is the process of copying ______ from DNA.

What do ribosomes contain?

What is the site of protein synthesis?

Translation is the process of using ______ to make protein.

Free ribosomes make proteins that work within the cell.

Cell Organelles

Plasma Membrane delineates the boundary between extracellular fluid and intracellular fluid, crucial for maintaining homeostasis.
Intracellular fluid (ICF) consists of water and various dissolved substances such as ions, amino acids, and sugars.
Organelles are specialized structures within cells that perform distinct functions and house enzymes essential for these activities.

Protein Synthesis: DNA -> RNA -> Protein

Nucleus

Acts as a control center for protein synthesis.
Houses DNA, the genetic material that guides cell function.
Transcription is the process by which messenger RNA (mRNA) is synthesized from DNA.

Ribosomes

Composed of granules that contain proteins and transfer RNA (tRNA).
Function as the primary site of protein synthesis within the cell.
Translation is the process that involves utilizing mRNA to produce proteins, facilitating the expression of genetic information.
Free ribosomes synthesize proteins that typically function within the cytosol (the liquid component of the cell).

This quiz covers essential cell organelles and their functions, particularly focusing on protein synthesis. It includes details on the nucleus, plasma membrane, and ribosomes, shedding light on the processes of transcription and cellular homeostasis.