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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?
What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?
- Generating energy
- Packaging materials (correct)
- Synthesizing proteins
- Breaking down materials
Where do vesicles carrying materials from the endoplasmic reticulum fuse in the Golgi apparatus?
Where do vesicles carrying materials from the endoplasmic reticulum fuse in the Golgi apparatus?
- Nuclear face
- Concave face
- Cis face (correct)
- Trans face
Which organelle is closely associated with the Golgi apparatus?
Which organelle is closely associated with the Golgi apparatus?
- Endoplasmic reticulum (correct)
- Nucleus
- Mitochondria
- Lysosomes
What is the main function of lysosomes?
What is the main function of lysosomes?
Where are proteins modified in the cell before they are released?
Where are proteins modified in the cell before they are released?
Which organelle is involved in the formation of glycoproteins and glycolipids?
Which organelle is involved in the formation of glycoproteins and glycolipids?
What is the function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER)?
What is the function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER)?
Which organelle divides the intracellular space into luminal and extra luminal compartments?
Which organelle divides the intracellular space into luminal and extra luminal compartments?
What is the characteristic feature of rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)?
What is the characteristic feature of rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)?
Which scientist first observed the Golgi apparatus and gave it its name?
Which scientist first observed the Golgi apparatus and gave it its name?
In which type of cells are rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) more frequently observed?
In which type of cells are rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) more frequently observed?
Why are mitochondria, chloroplasts, and peroxisomes not considered part of the endomembrane system?
Why are mitochondria, chloroplasts, and peroxisomes not considered part of the endomembrane system?
What is the main function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
What is the main function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
Which organelle is responsible for the digestion of macromolecules in the cell?
Which organelle is responsible for the digestion of macromolecules in the cell?
What is the primary function of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?
What is the primary function of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?
Which organelle in plant cells is responsible for trapping light energy essential for photosynthesis?
Which organelle in plant cells is responsible for trapping light energy essential for photosynthesis?
What is a characteristic feature of Golgi bodies?
What is a characteristic feature of Golgi bodies?
Where can ribosomes be found within a cell?
Where can ribosomes be found within a cell?