10 Questions
What is the main function of cholesterol in the cell membrane?
Reduce fluidity at higher temperatures
How do double bonds in fatty acid tails affect membrane fluidity?
Increase fluidity
Which membrane protein function involves binding to signal molecules like hormones or neurotransmitters?
Signal Reception/Transduction
How does length of fatty acid chains impact membrane fluidity?
Decrease fluidity
Which membrane protein function involves helping cells recognize one another?
Cell Recognition
What is the main difference between Prokaryotic cells and Eukaryotic cells?
DNA contained in a membrane-bound nucleus in Eukaryotic cells
Which organelle serves as the 'brain' of the cell and contains DNA?
Nucleus
Which organelle is responsible for capturing light energy from the sun in photosynthetic organisms?
Chloroplasts
What type of enzymes do Lysosomes contain?
Hydrolysis enzymes
Which organelle is responsible for sorting, packaging, and distributing lipids and proteins within the cell?
Golgi Apparatus
Learn about the variations between prokaryotic cells (like bacteria) and eukaryotic cells (like fungi) as well as the structure and function of cellular organelles. Explore the differences in nucleus presence, membrane-bound organelles, and more.
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