10 Questions
What is the significance of the word 'eukaryotic'?
It indicates the presence of a membrane-bound nucleus.
What is the function of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?
Providing energy through chemical reactions
What characterizes the endomembrane system in eukaryotic cells?
It refers to the entirety of the membrane-enclosed cell compartments.
What are lysosomes primarily responsible for in eukaryotic cells?
Digesting excess or worn out organelles, food particles, and engulfed viruses or bacteria
Which component of the cytoskeleton is responsible for giving the cell shape and helping to move organelles around the cytoplasm?
Microfilaments
In eukaryotes, what is the function of cell walls?
Trap cells outside the cytoplasmic membrane and determine their shape
What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus?
Process and bundle macromolecules like proteins and lipids
What is the relationship between the Golgi apparatus and the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)?
The Golgi works closely with the RER and processes proteins as they are synthesized
Which organelle was discovered by the Italian physician Camillo Golgi?
Golgi apparatus
How are the rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum (ER) distinguished from each other?
By the presence of ribosomes on the rough ER and absence on the smooth ER
This quiz explores the characteristics and structure of eukaryotic cells, including their size, membrane-bound nucleus, organelles, and compartmentalization. Learn about the specialized functions of organelles and how eukaryotic cells are organized to ensure smooth cellular processes and transport.
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