14 Questions
What is the main function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
Producing membrane-associated proteins
Which type of cell would likely have a prominent rough endoplasmic reticulum?
Pancreatic acinar cell
What distinguishes the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) from the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER)?
Presence of ribosomes
What is the structure that limits the flattened cisternae in the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
Membranes continuous with the nuclear envelope
Which organelles benefit directly from the proteins produced by the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
Mitochondria and Golgi apparatus
What contributes to the acidophilia of the cytoplasm in cells?
Mitochondria
In which type of cells are mitochondria more numerous?
Striated muscle cells
What staining technique results in mitochondria appearing blue-green?
Janus green B staining
Which part of the mitochondria encloses mitochondrial sap?
Outer membrane
Where is the Golgi apparatus located within cells?
Between the nucleus and secretory surface
Which organelle is involved in the generation of ATP and cell respiration?
Mitochondria
What is the function of cristae in mitochondria?
Increasing surface area for ATP production
What color do mitochondria appear as when stained with iron hematoxylin?
Black-blue
How do mitochondria divide?
Binary fission
This quiz provides an overview of the endoplasmic reticulum, including its structure and functions. Learn about the rough (RER) and smooth (SER) endoplasmic reticulum, and their roles in protein secretion within cells.
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