Endoplasmic Reticulum and Golgi Apparatus Functions

Endoplasmic Reticulum and Golgi Apparatus Functions

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Which organelle is responsible for the production of proteins?

Ribosomes

Where are lipids and other molecules produced in the cell?

Smooth ER

Which organelle is known as the packaging center of the cell?

Golgi apparatus

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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