11 Questions
Which term describes organelles that are enclosed within their own lipid bilayers?
Membrane-bound organelles
What is the function of organelles?
To carry out specific tasks within a cell
Which structures are often referred to as organelles even though they extend outside of cells?
Cilia, flagellum, and archaellum
Which term did German zoologist Karl August Möbius use to refer to cellular structures as little organs?
Organella
What is the main structure of proteinaceous organelles made of?
Proteins
Which term is commonly used to refer to non-membrane bound organelles?
Large biomolecular complexes
Which two broad classes of organelles contain their own DNA and have originated from endosymbiotic bacteria?
Mitochondria and plastids
Which of the following is NOT an example of compartmentalization in prokaryotes?
Thylakoid membranes
What were the mesosomes initially believed to be?
Cell membrane folds
Which bacterial phylum has been found to have compartmentalization features?
Planctomycetota
What is the function of carboxysomes in prokaryotes?
Enclosing subcellular compartments
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