Questions and Answers
What is the function of the Nuclear Envelope?
What is the main function of a Nucleus?
What is Chromatin?
What function do Ribosomes serve?
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What is the primary role of the Golgi Apparatus?
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What is the function of a Lysosome?
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What is the main function of Mitochondria?
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What is a key role of Peroxisomes?
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What do Microvilli do?
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What is the role of Microtubules?
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What do Intermediate Filaments provide?
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What is the function of Microfilaments?
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What is the function of the Cytoskeleton?
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What is the primary function of a Centrosome?
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What does a Flagellum do?
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What is the role of Rough ER?
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What is the main function of Smooth ER?
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What are the functions of Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)?
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What does the Plasma Membrane do?
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Study Notes
Eukaryotic Cell Organelles
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Nuclear Envelope
Double membrane enclosing the nucleus, controlling the passage of materials in and out. -
Nucleus
Membrane-bound organelle containing genetic material (DNA), serving as the control center of the cell. -
Chromatin
Form of DNA within the nucleus, organized into thread-like structures, important for gene expression and DNA replication. -
Ribosomes
RNA and protein complexes responsible for protein synthesis; can be found free in the cytoplasm or attached to the rough endoplasmic reticulum. -
Golgi Apparatus
Stacked membrane-bound structures involved in modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles. -
Lysosome
Membrane-bound vesicles containing digestive enzymes for breaking down waste materials and cellular debris. -
Mitochondria
Powerhouses of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration; contain their own DNA and double membrane. -
Peroxisome
Organelles involved in the breakdown of fatty acids and detoxifying harmful substances such as hydrogen peroxide. -
Microvilli
Projections from the cell surface that increase surface area for absorption; commonly found in intestinal cells. -
Microtubules
Hollow tubes made of tubulin proteins; provide structural support, facilitate intracellular transport, and are essential for cell division. -
Intermediate Filaments
Stable, rope-like structures that provide mechanical strength to cells and help maintain their shape. -
Microfilaments
Fine, thread-like structures composed of actin; involved in muscle contraction, cell movement, and maintaining cell shape. -
Cytoskeleton
Dynamic network of fibers (microtubules, intermediate filaments, microfilaments) that provides structural support and plays a role in intracellular transport. -
Centrosome
Organizing center for microtubules and essential for cell division; contains two centrioles positioned perpendicularly. -
Flagellum
Long, whip-like structure enabling cell movement; comprised of microtubules and found in various types of cells, like sperm. -
Rough ER
Endoplasmic reticulum studded with ribosomes, involved in the synthesis and processing of proteins. -
Smooth ER
Lacks ribosomes and is involved in lipid synthesis, metabolism, and detoxification of drugs and poisons. -
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
Network of membranes involved in protein and lipid synthesis; consists of both rough and smooth ER. -
Plasma Membrane
Lipid bilayer surrounding the cell; regulates the movement of substances in and out, maintaining homeostasis.
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