Cell Structure and Functions Overview

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What is the main function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

To store calcium ions

To produce energy for the cell

To produce proteins for export from the cell (correct)

To break down waste products

What type of vesicles are formed from the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

Golgi vesicles

Vesicles containing substances made by the ER (correct)

Mitochondrial vesicles

Lysosomes

What is the role of the vesicles formed from the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

To transport substances made by the ER to other parts of the cell (correct)

To store energy for the cell

To produce new mitochondria

To break down waste products

Which organelle is responsible for the synthesis and processing of proteins that will be exported from the cell?

Rough endoplasmic reticulum Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the endoplasmic reticulum in the cell?

To synthesize and process proteins for export Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the fluid medium within the cell that contains water, mineral salts, and organic substances?

Cytosol Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the material inside the cell, excluding the nucleus?

Cytoplasm Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the cell surface membrane, also known as the plasma membrane?

It controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?

It controls the activities that take place in the cell. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the material inside the cell, including the cytoplasm, nucleus, and cell membrane?

Protoplasm Signup and view all the answers

Where do secretory vesicles containing modified substances move towards?

Cell membrane Signup and view all the answers

What is the destination of secretory vesicles after they leave the Golgi body?

Cell membrane Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of secretory vesicles in relation to the cell membrane?

Secreting modified substances outside the cell Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary origin of the modified substances found in secretory vesicles?

Endoplasmic reticulum Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is responsible for supplying secretory vesicles with modified substances?

Endoplasmic reticulum Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Golgi body?

To release substances made by the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of vesicles in cells?

To transport materials within the cell Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is primarily responsible for the synthesis of proteins and lipids?

Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the number '3' in the given text?

It has no specific meaning in the context provided Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Golgi body?

Producing energy through cellular respiration Signup and view all the answers

Which cellular structure is responsible for releasing substances out of the cell?

Golgi body Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of mitochondria?

Releasing energy through aerobic respiration Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the word equation for aerobic respiration?

Glucose + Oxygen → Carbon dioxide + Water + Energy Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the mitochondria is involved in the process of aerobic respiration?

Inner membrane Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Golgi body in the cell?

Packaging and secreting substances Signup and view all the answers