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What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?

Control of cellular activities (correct)

Synthesis of lipids

Formation of cell membrane

Storage of energy

Which component of the nucleus is primarily responsible for protein production?

Nuclear pores

Nucleoplasm

Chromatin

Nucleoli (correct)

What is the structure known as chromatin responsible for?

Forming ribosomes

Transmitting genetic information

Loosely coiled DNA in non-dividing cells (correct)

Storing energy

Which of the following correctly describes the nuclear envelope?

Double membrane surrounding the nucleus Signup and view all the answers

What role do nuclear pores play in the nucleus?

Transport and communication Signup and view all the answers

In which form is DNA tightly coiled during cell division?

Chromosomes Signup and view all the answers

What defines a gene in the context of DNA?

DNA instructions for a single protein Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the nucleoplasm?

Contains ions, enzymes, and RNA Signup and view all the answers

What role do secretory vesicles play in the Golgi apparatus?

They modify and package products for exocytosis. Signup and view all the answers

Which function is NOT performed by lysosomes?

Producing ATP from glucose. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about peroxisomes is true?

They replicate by division. Signup and view all the answers

What process occurs in the matrix of mitochondria?

Tricarboxylic acid cycle (TCA cycle). Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?

To modify, package, and sort proteins. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following occurs during autolysis?

Lysosome membranes break down and enzymes are released. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main byproduct of the reaction that occurs in mitochondria during cellular respiration?

Carbon dioxide. Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is responsible for cleaning up inside cells and recycling damaged components?

Lysosomes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)?

Primary site for protein synthesis and folding Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

Storage of DNA Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of lysosomes in a cell?

Decompose cellular debris and damaged structures Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is responsible for packaging and modifying proteins?

Golgi apparatus Signup and view all the answers

What type of ribosomes are found on the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

Only fixed ribosomes Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary function of mitochondria?

Energy production through ATP Signup and view all the answers

How do microvilli enhance cellular function?

By increasing surface area for absorption Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the centrioles and the cell division process?

They form the spindle apparatus during division. Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?

Which component of the nucleus is primarily responsible for protein production?

What is the structure known as chromatin responsible for?

Which of the following correctly describes the nuclear envelope?

What role do nuclear pores play in the nucleus?

In which form is DNA tightly coiled during cell division?

What defines a gene in the context of DNA?

What is the function of the nucleoplasm?

What role do secretory vesicles play in the Golgi apparatus?

Which function is NOT performed by lysosomes?

Which statement about peroxisomes is true?

What process occurs in the matrix of mitochondria?

What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?

Which of the following occurs during autolysis?

What is the main byproduct of the reaction that occurs in mitochondria during cellular respiration?

Which organelle is responsible for cleaning up inside cells and recycling damaged components?

What is the main function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

What is the role of lysosomes in a cell?

Which organelle is responsible for packaging and modifying proteins?

What type of ribosomes are found on the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

What is a primary function of mitochondria?

How do microvilli enhance cellular function?

What is the relationship between the centrioles and the cell division process?

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