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What is the function of ions in cellular mechanisms?
What is the function of ions in cellular mechanisms?
- To transmit electrochemical impulses in nerve and muscle cells (correct)
- To provide energy for cellular reactions
- To catalyze biochemical reactions
- To store genetic information
What is the main component of most cells?
What is the main component of most cells?
- Proteins
- Water (correct)
- Lipids
- Carbohydrates
What is the function of proteins in cells?
What is the function of proteins in cells?
- To mediate physiological changes (correct)
- To store energy
- To regulate gene expression
- To provide structural support
What is the main function of carbohydrates in cells?
What is the main function of carbohydrates in cells?
What is unique about the composition of fat cells (adipocytes)?
What is unique about the composition of fat cells (adipocytes)?
Where can chemical reactions involving water take place within a cell?
Where can chemical reactions involving water take place within a cell?
What is the primary function of cholesterol in the cell membrane?
What is the primary function of cholesterol in the cell membrane?
What type of protein is typically responsible for transporting molecules across the cell membrane?
What type of protein is typically responsible for transporting molecules across the cell membrane?
Which lipids are found in high quantities within the cell membrane?
Which lipids are found in high quantities within the cell membrane?
What is the primary function of peripheral proteins in the cell membrane?
What is the primary function of peripheral proteins in the cell membrane?
Which of the following is a primary function of the cell membrane?
Which of the following is a primary function of the cell membrane?
What is the primary function of cholesterol in the cell membrane?
What is the primary function of cholesterol in the cell membrane?
What is the main difference in ion distribution between the ICF and ECF?
What is the main difference in ion distribution between the ICF and ECF?
Which organelle is described as being "a netlike labyrinth of branching tubules and flattened sacs that extends throughout the cytosol"?
Which organelle is described as being "a netlike labyrinth of branching tubules and flattened sacs that extends throughout the cytosol"?
Adipocytes are composed of triglycerides. What is the function of adipocytes?
Adipocytes are composed of triglycerides. What is the function of adipocytes?
What is the term for the voltage difference caused by the uneven distribution of ions on opposite sides of the cell membrane?
What is the term for the voltage difference caused by the uneven distribution of ions on opposite sides of the cell membrane?
What is the characteristic of lipids that allows them to play a key role in the cell’s membrane-bound organelles?
What is the characteristic of lipids that allows them to play a key role in the cell’s membrane-bound organelles?
Which organelle is responsible for breaking down hydrogen peroxide?
Which organelle is responsible for breaking down hydrogen peroxide?
What is the role of phospholipids in the cell membrane?
What is the role of phospholipids in the cell membrane?
Which organelle is involved in the process of bile acid synthesis?
Which organelle is involved in the process of bile acid synthesis?
What is the primary mechanism by which mitochondria generate energy for the cell?
What is the primary mechanism by which mitochondria generate energy for the cell?
What is the difference between the cytosol and cytoplasm?
What is the difference between the cytosol and cytoplasm?
What is the primary function of lysosomes in cellular activity?
What is the primary function of lysosomes in cellular activity?
What is the primary function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
What is the primary function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
What type of cytoskeleton is actin?
What type of cytoskeleton is actin?
What is the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
What is the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
Which organelle is described as being a "collection of flattened, membrane-enclosed compartments called cisternae"?
Which organelle is described as being a "collection of flattened, membrane-enclosed compartments called cisternae"?
What is the function of the membrane potential?
What is the function of the membrane potential?
What is the function of the ER in terms of intracellular calcium storage?
What is the function of the ER in terms of intracellular calcium storage?
What is the relationship between the ER and the Golgi apparatus?
What is the relationship between the ER and the Golgi apparatus?
What is the primary function of the golgi apparatus in cellular activity?
What is the primary function of the golgi apparatus in cellular activity?
