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?

    <p>Characterized by ribosomes on cytosolic side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ER synthesizes membrane lipids using membrane-bound enzymes?

    <p>Rough ER</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Transferred to Golgi for packing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Endoplasmic reticulum</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Process and package biomolecules for transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Stationary cisternae model</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Anterograde transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are transport vesicles described in their function within cells?

    <p>Carry cargo between the ER and Golgi complex</p> Signup and view all the answers

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