Cell Structure and Function

17 Questions

Which organelle is known as the 'power plant' of a cell?

Mitochondria

What is the main function of the plasma membrane in a cell?

Acting as a receptor for hormones and neurotransmitters

What is the function of rough endoplasmic reticulum in a cell?

Protein synthesis

Which type of ribosomes float freely in the cytoplasm of a cell?

Free ribosomes

What is the main function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum in a cell?

Lipid synthesis

What role do externally facing proteins on the cell membrane play?

Interacting as receptors and transport proteins

What is the function of the cytoskeleton in a cell?

Supporting cellular structures and providing machinery for cell movement

Which organelle is known as the control center of the cell?

Cell Nucleus

During which phase of the cell cycle does the cell grow and carry on its usual activities?

Interphase

What is the standard body position used as an initial reference point for describing body parts?

Anatomical position

Which term is used to designate specific body areas in anatomical studies?

Regional terms

In anatomical studies, the body is often cut along a flat surface called a plane; what does this process produce?

Different sections

Which of the following organelles is responsible for modifying and packaging proteins and lipids for export from the cell?

Golgi apparatus

What is the primary function of peroxisomes?

Detoxification of harmful substances

Which organelle is responsible for intracellular digestion?

Lysosomes

Which of the following statements is true about the regulation of protein synthesis?

Protein synthesis is regulated at multiple levels, including transcription and translation

Which organelle is not mentioned in the given text?