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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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

Which organelle deals primarily with proteins synthesized on ribosomes?

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

What distinguishes smooth endoplasmic reticulum from rough endoplasmic reticulum?

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

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

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

What is the main function of microfilaments in a cell?

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

Where are lysosomes produced in the cell?

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

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