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Endomembrane System and Insulin Synthesis

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Endomembrane System and Insulin Synthesis

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Where does insulin synthesis start?

Golgi complex

Nucleus (correct)

Ribosome

Endosome

Which organelle is involved in hydrogen peroxide neutralization and protects cells from radical damage?

Endoplasmic reticulum

Lysosome

Golgi complex

Peroxisome (correct)

What is the function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum in drug detoxification?

Protein synthesis

Lipid synthesis

Neutralizing drugs (correct)

Carbohydrate metabolism

What is the characteristic feature of rough endoplasmic reticulum?

Characterized by ribosomes on cytosolic side Signup and view all the answers

Which ER synthesizes membrane lipids using membrane-bound enzymes?

Rough ER Signup and view all the answers

What happens to insulin after being synthesized and passing through the ER's quality control?

Transferred to Golgi for packing Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of lipid transfer proteins mentioned in the text?

Facilitate the transfer of synthesized lipids to organelles or cell membrane Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is functionally and physically linked to the Golgi complex?

Endoplasmic reticulum Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of the Golgi complex in eukaryotic cells?

Process and package biomolecules for transport Signup and view all the answers

Which model of Golgi function suggests that each cisterna is a stable structure?

Stationary cisternae model Signup and view all the answers

What is the main direction of transport for cargo from the ER to the Golgi complex?

Anterograde transport Signup and view all the answers

How are transport vesicles described in their function within cells?

Carry cargo between the ER and Golgi complex Signup and view all the answers