Organelles and Cell Division
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Which organelle is responsible for the movement of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) strands during cell division?

  • Centrioles (correct)
  • Cilia
  • Ribosomes
  • Flagella
  • What is the function of cilia in human cells?

  • Form spindle-shaped structures
  • Compose protein and RNA
  • Move particles out of the airway (correct)
  • Propel the cell
  • Which cells are incapable of dividing due to the absence of centrioles?

  • Cardiac muscle cells
  • Skeletal muscle cells
  • Mature red blood cells (RBCs)
  • All of the above (correct)
  • Where do microtubules of the cytoskeleton usually originate from?

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

    What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

    <p>Forming proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle deals primarily with proteins synthesized on ribosomes?

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

    What distinguishes smooth endoplasmic reticulum from rough endoplasmic reticulum?

    <p>Synthesis of phospholipids and cholesterol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is specialized in renewing or modifying the cell membrane?

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

    What is the main function of microfilaments in a cell?

    <p>Facilitating cell movement and contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are lysosomes produced in the cell?

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

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