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What is the primary function of the plasma membrane?
What is the primary function of the plasma membrane?
- To store genetic information and facilitate gene expression
- To regulate the entry and exit of chemicals into and out of the cell (correct)
- To synthesize ribosomes for protein production
- To provide mechanical strength and control the shape of the cell
Which of the following is NOT a function of the cytoskeleton?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the cytoskeleton?
- Provide mechanical strength and control the shape of the cell
- Guide the movement of molecules within the cell
- Facilitate the movement of organelles and other cellular components
- Regulate the entry and exit of chemicals across the plasma membrane (correct)
What is the primary function of the nucleolus within the nucleus?
What is the primary function of the nucleolus within the nucleus?
- To synthesize rRNA and facilitate the biogenesis of ribosomes (correct)
- To store the chromosomes and facilitate DNA replication
- To maintain the integrity and structure of the nuclear membrane
- To regulate the entrance and exit of mRNA and proteins from the nucleus
What is the primary function of the inner membrane of the mitochondria?
What is the primary function of the inner membrane of the mitochondria?
What is the primary role of the nuclear membrane (nuclear envelope)?
What is the primary role of the nuclear membrane (nuclear envelope)?
Which of the following statements about mitochondria is false?
Which of the following statements about mitochondria is false?
Where does the aerobic oxidation of glucose to generate ATP primarily take place?
Where does the aerobic oxidation of glucose to generate ATP primarily take place?
What is the main function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum in cellular metabolism?
What is the main function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum in cellular metabolism?
What is the primary function of a lysosome within a cell?
What is the primary function of a lysosome within a cell?
What is the role of the Golgi body in protein targeting and secretion?
What is the role of the Golgi body in protein targeting and secretion?
Which organelle is specialized for organelle turnover and autophagy?
Which organelle is specialized for organelle turnover and autophagy?
What is the primary function of cilia in cells?
What is the primary function of cilia in cells?
