7 Questions
Which of the following is true about the movement of molecules such as glucose and amino acids:
They pass across the cell membrane via facilitated diffusion
The concentration of sodium ions is lower inside the cell than the concentration in the extracellular solution. This occurs due to
active transport
If a cell lacked ribosomes, it would not be able to:
synthesize proteins
The main function of mitochondria is:
cellular respiration (ATP synthesis)
The cellular organelle responsible for the degradation of proteins is:
lysosomes
Individual human cells, such as heart muscle cells and neurons, can survive on their own in laboratory conditions for some time. Which of the following processes helps these cells to survive under these conditions?
Maintenance of a constant internal environment by the cellular machinery
Which organelle is described as “where proteins are processed and sorted ready for trafficking”?
Golgi Complex
Test your knowledge on the movement of molecules like glucose and amino acids within the body. Determine the characteristics and processes involved in their transportation.
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