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What is the primary function of the Golgi body?
What is the primary function of the Golgi body?
- DNA replication.
- Distribution and shipping of chemical products. (correct)
- Protein synthesis.
- Energy production for the cell.
Which of the following roles does the Golgi body NOT perform?
Which of the following roles does the Golgi body NOT perform?
- Storing energy in lipid form. (correct)
- Sorting molecules for transport.
- Proteolysis of peptide molecules.
- Modifying complex molecules.
Which area of the Golgi body is responsible for receiving transport vesicles from the smooth ER?
Which area of the Golgi body is responsible for receiving transport vesicles from the smooth ER?
- Medial Golgi.
- Cell membrane.
- Cis face. (correct)
- Trans-Golgi network.
What process occurs during the Golgi body's medial Golgi phase?
What process occurs during the Golgi body's medial Golgi phase?
What distinguishes secretory vesicles from exocytotic vesicles in the Golgi body?
What distinguishes secretory vesicles from exocytotic vesicles in the Golgi body?
Which of the following terms describes the process of adding sugars to proteins within the Golgi?
Which of the following terms describes the process of adding sugars to proteins within the Golgi?
What type of vesicle is involved in the continuous release of proteins outside the cell?
What type of vesicle is involved in the continuous release of proteins outside the cell?
Who identified the Golgi apparatus and in what year?
Who identified the Golgi apparatus and in what year?
What is the process by which neurons release their contents in response to a signal called?
What is the process by which neurons release their contents in response to a signal called?
Which type of organelle is primarily involved in degradation and contains many acid hydrolases?
Which type of organelle is primarily involved in degradation and contains many acid hydrolases?
What are lysosomal vesicles primarily thought to transport to the lysosome?
What are lysosomal vesicles primarily thought to transport to the lysosome?
What is the role of the late endosome in relation to lysosomal vesicles?
What is the role of the late endosome in relation to lysosomal vesicles?
What substances do vesicles contain that are destined for the lysosome?
What substances do vesicles contain that are destined for the lysosome?
Which of the following mechanisms related to lysosomal transport is currently unknown?
Which of the following mechanisms related to lysosomal transport is currently unknown?
What type of proteins do lysosomal vesicles NOT typically carry?
What type of proteins do lysosomal vesicles NOT typically carry?
How are the contents of vesicles described in the context of lysosomes?
How are the contents of vesicles described in the context of lysosomes?
The Golgi body is only involved in the modification of lipids.
The Golgi body is only involved in the modification of lipids.
Proteolysis in the Golgi body refers to the process of breaking down lipid molecules.
Proteolysis in the Golgi body refers to the process of breaking down lipid molecules.
The cis face of the Golgi body is positioned closest to the cell membrane.
The cis face of the Golgi body is positioned closest to the cell membrane.
Exocytotic vesicles are involved in the storage of proteins until a release signal is given.
Exocytotic vesicles are involved in the storage of proteins until a release signal is given.
The medial Golgi is responsible for adding sugars to both lipids and peptides.
The medial Golgi is responsible for adding sugars to both lipids and peptides.
Secretory vesicles release their contents immediately after packaging.
Secretory vesicles release their contents immediately after packaging.
The Golgi apparatus was identified in 1897 by Camillo Golgi.
The Golgi apparatus was identified in 1897 by Camillo Golgi.
The trans-Golgi network is responsible for sorting molecules for their destination.
The trans-Golgi network is responsible for sorting molecules for their destination.
Regulated secretion involves the release of vesicles from neurons when they receive an appropriate signal.
Regulated secretion involves the release of vesicles from neurons when they receive an appropriate signal.
Lysosomal vesicles primarily contain carbohydrates destined for storage.
Lysosomal vesicles primarily contain carbohydrates destined for storage.
The transfer of contents from late endosomes to lysosomes occurs through well-defined mechanisms.
The transfer of contents from late endosomes to lysosomes occurs through well-defined mechanisms.
Digestive proteases are included in the proteins delivered to lysosomal vesicles.
Digestive proteases are included in the proteins delivered to lysosomal vesicles.
Vesicles destined for lysosomes do not contain any type of hydrolases.
Vesicles destined for lysosomes do not contain any type of hydrolases.
Proteins destined for lysosomes include only membrane proteins.
Proteins destined for lysosomes include only membrane proteins.
The term 'regulated secretion' applies to the storage of vesicles until a signal is received.
The term 'regulated secretion' applies to the storage of vesicles until a signal is received.
Acid hydrolases are primarily found in the cytoplasm rather than within lysosomes.
Acid hydrolases are primarily found in the cytoplasm rather than within lysosomes.
Flashcards
What is the Golgi apparatus?
What is the Golgi apparatus?
A cellular organelle found in most eukaryotic cells, responsible for modifying, packaging, and transporting proteins and lipids.
What are the three compartments of the Golgi apparatus?
What are the three compartments of the Golgi apparatus?
The Golgi is divided into three distinct regions: the cis face, medial Golgi, and trans-Golgi network.
What is the function of the cis face of the Golgi apparatus?
What is the function of the cis face of the Golgi apparatus?
The cis face receives transport vesicles from the ER, initiating the modification and packaging process.
What is the function of the medial Golgi?
What is the function of the medial Golgi?
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What is the function of the trans-Golgi network?
What is the function of the trans-Golgi network?
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What is exocytosis?
What is exocytosis?
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What is constitutive secretion?
What is constitutive secretion?
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What is regulated secretion?
What is regulated secretion?
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Regulated Secretion
Regulated Secretion
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Lysosome
Lysosome
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Vesicle
Vesicle
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Ribosomes
Ribosomes
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Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
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Vesicular Transport
Vesicular Transport
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Golgi Apparatus
Golgi Apparatus
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Cytoskeleton
Cytoskeleton
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Endoplasmic Reticulum
Endoplasmic Reticulum
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The Golgi Apparatus
The Golgi Apparatus
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Lysosome-like Storage Organelles
Lysosome-like Storage Organelles
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Digestive Proteases Destined for the Lysosome
Digestive Proteases Destined for the Lysosome
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What are the three main regions of the Golgi apparatus?
What are the three main regions of the Golgi apparatus?
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What is the main function of the medial Golgi?
What is the main function of the medial Golgi?
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What happens at the trans-Golgi network?
What happens at the trans-Golgi network?
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Study Notes
Golgi Body
- Also known as the Golgi complex, Golgi apparatus, or simply the Golgi, this organelle is found in most eukaryotic cells.
- Identified in 1897 by Camillo Golgi and named after him in 1898.
- Part of the cellular endomembrane system.
- The Golgi body is responsible for processing and packaging proteins and lipids for transport to other parts of the cell or secretion out of the cell.
Function of Golgi Body
- Acts as the cell's distribution and shipping department for chemical products.
- Plays three roles:
- Modifies complex molecules (like proteins) by adding sugars (glycosylation). This process often alters the protein's function and/or target destination.
- Breaks down peptide molecules to activate them (proteolysis). This can involve cleaving specific peptide bonds to release an active polypeptide fragment.
- Sorts molecules for transport out of the cell, into the cell membrane, or to another part of the cell. This includes directing different proteins and lipids to their appropriate destinations within the cell.
Structure of Golgi Body
- Divided into three functionally separate areas:
- Cis face: Closest to the nucleus and endoplasmic reticulum (ER). It receives transport vesicles from the smooth ER, transporting proteins and lipids from the ER.
- Medial Golgi: Adds sugars to lipids (fats) and peptides (proteins) through glycosylation processes. Maturation processes also occur in this region.
- Trans-Golgi network (TGN): Closest to the cell membrane. It performs proteolysis and sorts molecules for their final destination. This region is responsible for sorting proteins and lipids into specific vesicles for transport or secretion.
Secretion Transport Function of Golgi body
- Exocytotic vesicles (constitutive): Vesicles containing proteins destined for extracellular release. They bud off, move to the plasma membrane, and release their contents continuously. This is a constant process.
- Secretory vesicles (regulated): Vesicles containing proteins destined for extracellular release. They're stored until a signal triggers release, then fuse with the plasma membrane to release contents. This release is triggered by specific cellular signals.
- Lysosomal vesicles: Contain proteins and enzymes destined for the lysosome (a degradative organelle). They fuse with the late endosome to deliver contents, breaking down cellular waste and debris through enzymatic processes.
Exocytosis
- Constitutive secretion: Unregulated release of soluble proteins directly from vesicles into exterior.
- Regulated secretion: Release of proteins in response to specific signals from receptors interacting with ligands.
Literature
- David L. Nelson and Michael M. Cox: LEHNINGER PRINCIPLES OF BIOCHEMISTRY, Sixth Edition
- Lodish et al., Molecular Cell Biology, Fifth Edition
Obligatory Readings
- David L. Nelson and Michael M. Cox: LEHNINGER PRINCIPLES OF BIOCHEMISTRY, Sixth Edition
- Lodish et al., Molecular Cell Biology, Fifth Edition
List of Topics (from a separate document)
- Introduction to cell biology (prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structures)
- Biomolecules of the cell (carbohydrates, monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides)
- Amino acids, proteins, enzymes, peptide functions
- Biomembranes (lipid composition, membrane transport)
- ATP pumps, ionic environment, ion channels, resting membrane potential
- Cell-to-cell interactions, cell adhesion, and junctions
- Cytoplasm (cytoskeleton, microfilaments, microtubules)
- Endoplasmic reticulum (rough and smooth)
- Lysosomes, Golgi apparatus, reactive oxygen species, antioxidants
- Mitochondria, bioenergetics (glycolysis, glycogen breakdown)
- Nucleus (structure of DNA, RNA structures, nuclear transport)
- Cell cycle (mitosis and meiosis)
- DNA replication, transcription, and translation
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This quiz explores the structure, function, and significance of the Golgi body. Understand its role in modifying and transporting molecules within eukaryotic cells. Test your knowledge on the different areas of the Golgi apparatus and their functions.
