Centrosome Cycle and Function Quiz
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The inner membrane of mitochondria forms folds known as cristae.

True

Cristae are involved in ATP production within mitochondria.

True

The mitochondrial matrix is a fluid containing enzymes, proteins, ribosomes, ions, and DNA.

True

Enzymes in the mitochondrial matrix are not essential for ATP synthesis.

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

The primary role of mitochondria is to regulate cell metabolism.

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

Mitochondria are not involved in apoptosis (programmed cell death).

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

During the G1 phase of the centrosome cycle, the duplication of centrosome occurs.

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

In the mitotic phase of the centrosome cycle, chromosome disorientation takes place.

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

Centrosomes help in maintaining the chromosome number during cell division.

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

Centrosomes stimulate changes in the shape of the cell membrane by osmosis.

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

The cytoskeleton is responsible for facilitating the intracellular transport of molecules within the cell.

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

The eukaryotic cell cytoskeleton is composed of a network of fibrous structures and motor proteins.

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

The centrosome contains two perpendicular centrioles: a father centriole and a son centriole.

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

Centrosomes play a role in cell division initiation before the S-phase.

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

During interphase, centrosomes organize mitotic spindles.

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

Centrosomes are not critical for the structural organization of the cell.

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

Proteins synthesized in the cytoplasm are used within the endoplasmic reticulum.

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

Centrosomes are involved in nucleation and anchoring of cytoplasmic microfilaments.

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

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