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Which organelle is responsible for generating ATP, CO2, and H2O?
Which organelle is responsible for generating ATP, CO2, and H2O?
Which fibers are responsible for forming extensive networks in some organs and are composed of collagen type III?
Which fibers are responsible for forming extensive networks in some organs and are composed of collagen type III?
What is the function of peroxisomes in the cell?
What is the function of peroxisomes in the cell?
Which cells contain secretory granules that contain histamine and heparin?
Which cells contain secretory granules that contain histamine and heparin?
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What is the core component of microvilli?
What is the core component of microvilli?
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What is the protein composition of microtubules?
What is the protein composition of microtubules?
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What is the function of the Golgi complex in the cell?
What is the function of the Golgi complex in the cell?
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What is the primary function of lysosomes in the cell?
What is the primary function of lysosomes in the cell?
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Which fibers are rich in glycine and proline and contain the unusual amino acids desmosine and isodesmosine?
Which fibers are rich in glycine and proline and contain the unusual amino acids desmosine and isodesmosine?
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What is the protein composition of microfilaments?
What is the protein composition of microfilaments?
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Which organelle is responsible for protein secretion and the start of the secretory pathway?
Which organelle is responsible for protein secretion and the start of the secretory pathway?
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What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus?
What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus?
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Which organelle is the largest discrete organelle in a cell and is the site of DNA storage and replication?
Which organelle is the largest discrete organelle in a cell and is the site of DNA storage and replication?
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What is the main function of microtubules?
What is the main function of microtubules?
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Which component of the cytoskeleton is responsible for the movement of subcellular organelles within the cytoplasm?
Which component of the cytoskeleton is responsible for the movement of subcellular organelles within the cytoplasm?
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What is the molecular composition of microfilaments?
What is the molecular composition of microfilaments?
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Which organelle is responsible for the production of ATP and is often referred to as the 'powerhouse of the cell'?
Which organelle is responsible for the production of ATP and is often referred to as the 'powerhouse of the cell'?
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What is the main function of intermediate filaments?
What is the main function of intermediate filaments?
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Which organelle is responsible for the terminal glycosylation, secretory vesicle formation, and carbohydrate hydrolysis?
Which organelle is responsible for the terminal glycosylation, secretory vesicle formation, and carbohydrate hydrolysis?
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What is the main function of the RER (rough endoplasmic reticulum)?
What is the main function of the RER (rough endoplasmic reticulum)?
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Which type of microscope uses fluorescent substances that are irradiated by light to visualize specimens?
Which type of microscope uses fluorescent substances that are irradiated by light to visualize specimens?
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What is the function of fixation in histology?
What is the function of fixation in histology?
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Which stain is commonly used in histology and stains nuclei, RER, and ECM blue?
Which stain is commonly used in histology and stains nuclei, RER, and ECM blue?
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Which type of microscope produces a 3D image of living cells using polarized light?
Which type of microscope produces a 3D image of living cells using polarized light?
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What is the smallest distance between two particles that can be seen as separate objects in a light microscope?
What is the smallest distance between two particles that can be seen as separate objects in a light microscope?
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Which type of microscope is used to study the cell interior?
Which type of microscope is used to study the cell interior?
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Which type of stain is used to visualize carbohydrates in histology?
Which type of stain is used to visualize carbohydrates in histology?
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Which type of microscope is used to study the cell surface and provides a pseudo 3D image?
Which type of microscope is used to study the cell surface and provides a pseudo 3D image?
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Which structures have a net positive charge and are attracted to acid dyes in histology?
Which structures have a net positive charge and are attracted to acid dyes in histology?
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What are the four fundamental tissues in biology?
What are the four fundamental tissues in biology?
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