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What is the function of enzymes in the secretory vesicles?
What is the function of enzymes in the secretory vesicles?
- To produce inactive fragments
- To synthesize prohormones
- To cleave prohormones to produce active hormones (correct)
- To cleave preprohormones
Where are the secretory vesicles stored?
Where are the secretory vesicles stored?
- Nucleus
- Cytoplasm (correct)
- Endoplasmic reticulum
- Golgi apparatus
What is the initial form of hormones before they are cleaved into smaller, active hormones?
What is the initial form of hormones before they are cleaved into smaller, active hormones?
- Active hormones
- Preprohormones (correct)
- Inactive fragments
- Secretory vesicles
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Test your knowledge about the fascinating process of hormone synthesis with this quiz. Learn about preprohormones, prohormones, and the role of the endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus in hormone production. Keywords: hormone synthesis, preprohormones, prohormones, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus.
