18 Questions
What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?
Packaging materials
Where do vesicles carrying materials from the endoplasmic reticulum fuse in the Golgi apparatus?
Cis face
Which organelle is closely associated with the Golgi apparatus?
Endoplasmic reticulum
What is the main function of lysosomes?
Hydrolytic digestion
Where are proteins modified in the cell before they are released?
Golgi apparatus
Which organelle is involved in the formation of glycoproteins and glycolipids?
Endoplasmic reticulum
What is the function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER)?
Lipid synthesis
Which organelle divides the intracellular space into luminal and extra luminal compartments?
Endoplasmic reticulum (ER)
What is the characteristic feature of rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)?
Presence of ribosomes
Which scientist first observed the Golgi apparatus and gave it its name?
Camillo Golgi
In which type of cells are rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) more frequently observed?
Cells actively involved in protein synthesis and secretion
Why are mitochondria, chloroplasts, and peroxisomes not considered part of the endomembrane system?
Their functions are not coordinated with other components
What is the main function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
Lipid synthesis
Which organelle is responsible for the digestion of macromolecules in the cell?
Lysosome
What is the primary function of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?
Substance transport
Which organelle in plant cells is responsible for trapping light energy essential for photosynthesis?
Chloroplasts
What is a characteristic feature of Golgi bodies?
Pack secretions for transport
Where can ribosomes be found within a cell?
Freely in the cytoplasm or associated with ER
Test your knowledge on the functions and components of the endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondria, chloroplasts, and peroxisomes in eukaryotic cells. Explore how these organelles interact with each other and their roles in cellular processes.
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