Endoplasmic Reticulum and Golgi Apparatus Functions
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Which organelle is responsible for the production of proteins?

  • Lysosomes
  • Ribosomes (correct)
  • Golgi apparatus
  • Nuclear envelope
  • Where are lipids and other molecules produced in the cell?

  • Nucleus
  • Golgi apparatus
  • Smooth ER (correct)
  • Lysosomes
  • Which organelle is known as the packaging center of the cell?

  • Lysosomes
  • Ribosomes
  • Golgi apparatus (correct)
  • Nuclear envelope
  • What organelle contains enzymes for breaking down waste products?

    <p>Lysosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which organelle are ribosomes studded, helping in protein production?

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

    Which organelle is connected to the nuclear envelope and helps transport molecules within the cell?

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

    What is the main function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

    <p>Transport of proteins and molecules throughout the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual is credited as the founder of endoplasmic reticulum?

    <p>Keith R. Porter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main types of endoplasmic reticulum?

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

    Which organelle is responsible for synthesizing proteins in a cell?

    <p>Ribosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

    <p>Protein synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of ribosomes in relation to the endoplasmic reticulum?

    <p>Ribosomes synthesize proteins on the surface of the ER</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

    <p>Contains the cell's DNA and genetic material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is responsible for producing ribosomes?

    <p>Nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of mitochondria in a cell?

    <p>Produces energy in the form of ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle protects the cell and controls what enters and leaves it?

    <p>Cell membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the tiny organs inside a cell?

    <p>Organelles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is described as the powerhouses of the cell?

    <p>Mitochondria</p> Signup and view all the answers

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