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The Biology of Biotech

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Which structure in the cell is responsible for processing proteins and is often called the ER?

Ribosomes

Mitochondria

Nucleus

Golgi apparatus (correct)

What is the function of mitochondria in the cell?

To store genetic information

To give structure to the cell

To produce energy (correct)

To transport proteins

Which organelle in the cell is responsible for storing genetic information?

Endoplasmic Reticulum

Ribosomes

Golgi apparatus

Nucleus (correct)

What is the main function of the cell membrane?

To protect the cell (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about DNA?

DNA is made up of nucleotides (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the phosphate group in a nucleotide?

It connects nucleotides together (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which cell does not contain DNA?

Red blood cells (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic unit of life?

Cells (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which component of DNA is responsible for creating the differences between DNA in different organisms?

Base (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many different bases are there in DNA?

Four (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the backbone of the DNA molecule made of?

Sugar and phosphate (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of DNA having a complementary strand?

It allows for DNA replication (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which molecule binds to a receptor and blocks its signal, halting cell proliferation?

Antagonist (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the process called when a ligand binds to a receptor and transmits a message to the nucleus?

Cell signaling (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of molecule activates a receptor?

Agonist (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is responsible for pumping glucose from the bloodstream into insulin-sensitive cells?

Glucose transporter protein (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the main focus of Section 1 of 'The Biology of Biotech' course?

The importance of learning about the cell and its structure (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which term is NOT mentioned as a buzzword related to Biotechnology in the text?

Stem Cells (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the starting point for all Biotechnology according to the text?

The cell (A) Signup and view all the answers

What will learners be able to do at the end of Section 1 of the course?

Identify the functions of the cell's interior organelles (B) Signup and view all the answers