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The inner membrane of mitochondria forms folds known as cristae.
The inner membrane of mitochondria forms folds known as cristae.
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Cristae are involved in ATP production within mitochondria.
Cristae are involved in ATP production within mitochondria.
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The mitochondrial matrix is a fluid containing enzymes, proteins, ribosomes, ions, and DNA.
The mitochondrial matrix is a fluid containing enzymes, proteins, ribosomes, ions, and DNA.
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Enzymes in the mitochondrial matrix are not essential for ATP synthesis.
Enzymes in the mitochondrial matrix are not essential for ATP synthesis.
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The primary role of mitochondria is to regulate cell metabolism.
The primary role of mitochondria is to regulate cell metabolism.
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Mitochondria are not involved in apoptosis (programmed cell death).
Mitochondria are not involved in apoptosis (programmed cell death).
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During the G1 phase of the centrosome cycle, the duplication of centrosome occurs.
During the G1 phase of the centrosome cycle, the duplication of centrosome occurs.
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In the mitotic phase of the centrosome cycle, chromosome disorientation takes place.
In the mitotic phase of the centrosome cycle, chromosome disorientation takes place.
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Centrosomes help in maintaining the chromosome number during cell division.
Centrosomes help in maintaining the chromosome number during cell division.
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Centrosomes stimulate changes in the shape of the cell membrane by osmosis.
Centrosomes stimulate changes in the shape of the cell membrane by osmosis.
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The cytoskeleton is responsible for facilitating the intracellular transport of molecules within the cell.
The cytoskeleton is responsible for facilitating the intracellular transport of molecules within the cell.
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The eukaryotic cell cytoskeleton is composed of a network of fibrous structures and motor proteins.
The eukaryotic cell cytoskeleton is composed of a network of fibrous structures and motor proteins.
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The centrosome contains two perpendicular centrioles: a father centriole and a son centriole.
The centrosome contains two perpendicular centrioles: a father centriole and a son centriole.
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Centrosomes play a role in cell division initiation before the S-phase.
Centrosomes play a role in cell division initiation before the S-phase.
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During interphase, centrosomes organize mitotic spindles.
During interphase, centrosomes organize mitotic spindles.
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Centrosomes are not critical for the structural organization of the cell.
Centrosomes are not critical for the structural organization of the cell.
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Proteins synthesized in the cytoplasm are used within the endoplasmic reticulum.
Proteins synthesized in the cytoplasm are used within the endoplasmic reticulum.
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Centrosomes are involved in nucleation and anchoring of cytoplasmic microfilaments.
Centrosomes are involved in nucleation and anchoring of cytoplasmic microfilaments.
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