4 Questions
Which organelle is responsible for ATP production through aerobic respiration?
Mitochondria
Which organelle contains DNA organized into chromosomes?
Nucleus
What is the main function of rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)?
Protein synthesis and post-translational modification
What is the main function of lysosomes?
Detoxification of drugs and toxins
Study Notes
Cellular Organelles and Their Functions
- Mitochondria are responsible for producing ATP (adenosine triphosphate) through aerobic respiration, generating energy for the cell.
Cellular Organelles and Their Functions
- Nucleus contains DNA organized into chromosomes, storing genetic information.
Cellular Organelles and Their Functions
- Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER) is responsible for protein synthesis, where ribosomes attached to its surface translate messenger RNA (mRNA) into polypeptide chains.
Cellular Organelles and Their Functions
- Lysosomes are involved in cellular digestion and recycling, containing digestive enzymes that break down and recycle cellular waste, foreign substances, and damaged cell components.
Explore the structure and biochemical functions of the nucleus and mitochondria in a cell. Understand their roles in genetic information storage, ATP production, and regulation of gene expression.
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