10 Questions
What is the function of the endomembrane system?
Modify, package, and transport lipids and proteins
Which organelle is part of the endomembrane system?
Golgi apparatus
How are the membranes of the endomembrane system related?
Direct physical continuity or transfer of membrane segments as vesicles
What is the function of lysosomes?
Digestion and waste removal
What is the main difference between smooth and rough endoplasmic reticulum?
Presence or absence of ribosomes on their surface
Which organelle is NOT part of the endomembrane system?
Mitochondria
What is the main function of the endomembrane system?
Modify, package, and transport lipids and proteins
What is the primary function of peroxisomes?
Breakdown of fatty acids and detoxification of harmful substances
Which organelle is responsible for the formation of lysosomes?
Golgi apparatus
How are the membranes of the endomembrane system related?
Through direct physical continuity or transfer of membrane segments as tiny vesicles
Test your knowledge of membranous organelles in medical biology with this quiz. Learn about the endomembrane system, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, and lysosomes.
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