Peroxisome Structure and Function
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What is the size range of peroxisomes mentioned in the text?

  • 0.5 to 1.2 µm (correct)
  • 1 to 2 µm
  • 0.5 to 1.5 µm
  • 0.2 to 0.8 µm
  • Which enzyme present in peroxisomes helps eliminate hydrogen peroxide?

  • Kinase
  • Protease
  • Catalase (correct)
  • Lipase
  • What is the substance produced when peroxisomes oxidize specific organic substrates?

  • Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) (correct)
  • Water (H2O)
  • Oxygen gas (O2)
  • Carbon dioxide (CO2)
  • Which type of fatty acids are preferentially oxidized by peroxisomal enzymes?

    <p>Long-chain fatty acids (18 carbons and longer)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are ribosomes typically found according to the text?

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

    What is the staining property of polyribosomes (polysomes) mentioned in the text?

    <p>Stained darkly with hematoxylin, methylene, and toluidine blue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of proteasomes in cells?

    <p>Destroying impaired or nonfunctional polypeptides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of defects in protein quality control of proteasomes or cells?

    <p>Accumulation of large protein aggregates in damaged cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure acts as the microtubule-organizing center for the mitotic spindle?

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

    What is the composition of microtubules found in eukaryotic cells?

    <p>α and β tubulin protein subunits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key role of microfilaments in cellular activities?

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

    How do centrioles in a centrosome position themselves relative to each other?

    <p>At right angles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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