29 Questions
What are the three main parts of a cell described in the lecture?
Plasma membrane, Nucleus, Cytoplasm
Which organelle system is responsible for energy production in a cell?
Mitochondria
What is the function of the nucleosome within a cell?
Packaging and organizing DNA
Which part of a cell is responsible for controlling what enters and exits the cell?
Plasma membrane
What is the primary function of membrane proteins in a cell?
Cell communication
Which cellular component is involved in storing genetic information?
Chromosomes
What is the function of the plasma membrane in a cell?
Regulates the passage of substances in and out of the cell
Which organelle is responsible for packaging, labeling, and shipping molecules in the cell?
Golgi apparatus
What do membrane proteins do in the plasma membrane?
Facilitate movement of hydrophilic substances
Which organelle is known for being the 'powerhouse' of the cell?
Mitochondria
What are phospholipids primarily composed of in the plasma membrane?
Hydrophobic lipid tails and hydrophilic polar heads
Which structure works together with the plasma membrane to package and ship molecules in the cell?
Golgi apparatus
Which of the following is the main function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?
Housing enzymes for detoxification and glucose release
What is the main role of the Golgi apparatus in cellular function?
Modification, sorting, and packaging of proteins received from the rough ER
Which of the following is a key difference between the rough ER and the smooth ER?
The rough ER lacks ribosomes, while the smooth ER has ribosomes attached.
What type of fibers in the cytoskeleton are comprised of actin molecules assembled in two long chains?
Microfilaments
What is the primary function of ribosomes in the cell?
To synthesize proteins through the process of translation
In the context of the cytoskeleton, what is the primary function of intermediate filaments?
Bearing tension and weight throughout the cell
What is the main function of the nucleolus in the cell?
To assemble the subunits of ribosomes
Which fibers in the cytoskeleton serve as scaffolding across the cell and are involved in intracellular transportation?
Microtubules
What is the primary function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in the cell?
To produce secreted proteins, membrane proteins, and organelle proteins
What is the diameter range of intermediate filaments in the cytoskeleton?
8-12 nm
Which fibers in the cytoskeleton are known to be dynamic, being assembled and disassembled as required?
Microfilaments
What is a key role of microfilaments in the cytoskeleton with regards to the plasma membrane?
Anchoring the cytoskeleton to plasma membrane proteins
What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?
To transport and modify proteins and other molecules to their final destinations
What is the significance of the different enzymes contained within the sacs or cisternae of the Golgi apparatus?
The enzymes facilitate the modifications of proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates as they move from the cis to the trans face of the Golgi.
How do lysosomes protect the rest of the cell from their acidic environment?
By forming a membrane that isolates the digestive enzymes from the rest of the cell.
What is the significance of the different membranes within the mitochondria?
The membranes contain the enzymes necessary for the generation of ATP through cellular respiration.
Why are mitochondria not considered part of the endomembrane system?
Mitochondria are not derived from the endoplasmic reticulum or Golgi apparatus, which are the core components of the endomembrane system.
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