Ch. 3 The Cellular Level of Organization: Plasma Membrane Structure

What is the process by which extracellular materials are packaged in vesicles at the cell surface and imported into the cell?

Which process brings solid materials from outside the cell into the cell?

What is the term for the process of vesicle content being released into the extracellular environment?

Which phase of the cell cycle involves the duplication of chromosomes?

What is the term for the process of distribution of two sets of chromosomes during cell division?

Which term refers to the ability of cancerous cells to spread to other parts of the body?

Which organelle is responsible for producing energy to carry out the functions of life?

What is the primary function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum in liver cells?

What is the main role of cilia in the respiratory and reproductive systems?

What happens to the nerve cells in Tay-Sachs disease due to the lack of a specific enzyme?

What is the function of proteasomes in the cell?

Which organelle generates hydrogen peroxide and has an enzyme called catalase to protect the cell from the damaging effects of free radicals?

What is the principal function of the Golgi apparatus?

Which organelle contains digestive enzymes for breaking down organic polymers?

What is the composition of cytosol, also known as intracellular fluid?

What is the basic framework of the plasma membrane made up of?

Which part of the cell structure makes up 55 percent of the weight of the plasma membrane?

What is the function of recognition proteins in the cell?

What is the role of carrier proteins in the cell?

What structure helps determine cell shape and function in intracellular transport of organelles?

During cell division, which structure aids in the formation of the spindle apparatus needed for movement of chromosomes?

What is the function of microfilaments in a cell?

What is the main function of ribosomes in a cell?

What is the primary function of lysosomes within a cell?