Membranous Organelles in Medical Biology
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What is the function of the endomembrane system?

  • Regulate cell division
  • Synthesize carbohydrates
  • Modify, package, and transport lipids and proteins (correct)
  • Produce energy for the cell

    • Which organelle is part of the endomembrane system?

  • Vacuole
  • Golgi apparatus (correct)
  • Ribosomes
  • Mitochondria

    • How are the membranes of the endomembrane system related?

  • Synthesis from DNA instructions
  • Direct physical continuity or transfer of membrane segments as vesicles (correct)
  • Passive diffusion through the cytoplasm
  • Active transport by molecular pumps

    • What is the function of lysosomes?

    <p>Digestion and waste removal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between smooth and rough endoplasmic reticulum?

    <p>Presence or absence of ribosomes on their surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is NOT part of the endomembrane system?

    <p>Mitochondria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the endomembrane system?

    <p>Modify, package, and transport lipids and proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of peroxisomes?

    <p>Breakdown of fatty acids and detoxification of harmful substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is responsible for the formation of lysosomes?

    <p>Golgi apparatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the membranes of the endomembrane system related?

    <p>Through direct physical continuity or transfer of membrane segments as tiny vesicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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