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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ER synthesizes membrane lipids using membrane-bound enzymes?

<p>Rough ER (D)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Endoplasmic reticulum (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Stationary cisternae model (D)</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 (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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