20 Questions
What is the primary function of endocytosis in a cell?
To import molecules and particles into the cell
Which type of endocytosis is involved in the specific uptake of substrates recognized by receptor proteins on the cell membrane?
Receptor-mediated endocytosis
What is the fate of vesicles containing substances internalized by endocytosis?
They fuse with the lysosome
What is the process that secretes material outside the cell through a vesicle that merges with the cell membrane?
Exocytosis
What is the organelle responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?
Chloroplast
What is the definition of an organelle?
A tiny organ-like structure that has specific functions
What is the main function of the tail fibers in a bacteriophage?
To attach the phage to the host bacterium
What is the main difference between the lytic and lysogenic cycles of bacteriophages?
Lytic cycle results in the killing of the host bacterium, while lysogenic cycle does not
What is the term for the process by which the phage genome integrates into the host genome?
Prophage formation
What is the function of topoisomerases in prokaryotic cells?
To relax the supercoiling of DNA
What is the primary function of rhizoids in non-vascular plants?
To anchor the organism to the substrate
What is the term for the process by which the phage genome takes over the cellular mechanism of the host?
Phage genome replication
What is the term for the empty phage particle that remains outside the host bacterium?
Ghost
What is the main function of the nucleoid region in prokaryotic cells?
To regulate cell growth and reproduction
Where specifically does the light-dependent reaction process of photosynthesis take place?
Thylakoid
What is the primary function of chloroplast DNA in plant cells?
Store genetic material
Which of the following contributes to maintaining turgor pressure in plant cells?
Central Vacuole
In what type of environment does a plant cell develop turgor pressure?
Hypotonic
Which of the following statements characterizes prokaryotic cells?
Reproduce sexually
What distinguishes lysogenic from lytic cycles in viruses?
Mechanism of reproduction
Learn about the different types of endocytosis processes including phagocytosis, pinocytosis, and receptor-mediated endocytosis. Understand how molecules and particles are imported into cells through folding of the cell membrane. Explore the role of clathrin in coating vesicles during the process.
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