Cell Structure and Function
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Which organelle is known as the 'power plant' of a cell?

  • Cytoplasm
  • Ribosomes
  • Endoplasmic Reticulum
  • Mitochondria (correct)
  • What is the main function of the plasma membrane in a cell?

  • Acting as a receptor for hormones and neurotransmitters (correct)
  • Synthesizing ATP for the cell
  • Producing proteins for cellular functions
  • Maintaining the resting potential of excitable cells
  • What is the function of rough endoplasmic reticulum in a cell?

  • Lipid synthesis
  • Drug detoxification
  • Protein synthesis (correct)
  • Energy production
  • Which type of ribosomes float freely in the cytoplasm of a cell?

    <p>Free ribosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Lipid synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Interacting as receptors and transport proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the cytoskeleton in a cell?

    <p>Supporting cellular structures and providing machinery for cell movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Cell Nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Interphase</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Anatomical position</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Regional terms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Different sections</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Golgi apparatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of peroxisomes?

    <p>Detoxification of harmful substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is responsible for intracellular digestion?

    <p>Lysosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Protein synthesis is regulated at multiple levels, including transcription and translation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is not mentioned in the given text?

    <p>Mitochondria</p> Signup and view all the answers

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