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Which organelles are part of the endomembrane system?
Which organelles are part of the endomembrane system?
What is the function of the nuclear envelope?
What is the function of the nuclear envelope?
What distinguishes cytoplasm from cytosol?
What distinguishes cytoplasm from cytosol?
How do organelles communicate with each other in the endomembrane system?
How do organelles communicate with each other in the endomembrane system?
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What is the cytoskeleton?
What is the cytoskeleton?
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Study Notes
Endomembrane System
- The organelles that are part of the endomembrane system include the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, and vesicles.
Nuclear Envelope
- The nuclear envelope is a double membrane structure that surrounds the nucleus and regulates the movement of molecules in and out of the nucleus.
- It is permeable, allowing certain molecules to pass through while keeping others out.
Cytoplasm vs. Cytosol
- Cytoplasm refers to the entire region between the plasma membrane and the nucleus, including organelles and cytosol.
- Cytosol is the fluid component of the cytoplasm, where many metabolic reactions take place.
Organelle Communication
- Organelles in the endomembrane system communicate with each other through vesicle transport, where vesicles bud off from one organelle and fuse with another.
- This allows for the exchange of molecules and information between organelles.
Cytoskeleton
- The cytoskeleton is a network of filaments that provides structural support, shape, and mechanical stability to the cell.
- It is composed of three main types of filaments: microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments.
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Test your knowledge of the internal organization of cells with this quiz. Explore topics such as the endomembrane system, other organelles, cytoskeleton, and cell junctions. Understand the roles of cytosol, cytoplasm, and eukaryotic cells in cellular function.
