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What is the size range of peroxisomes mentioned in the text?
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?
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?
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?
Which type of fatty acids are preferentially oxidized by peroxisomal enzymes?
Where are ribosomes typically found according to the text?
Where are ribosomes typically found according to the text?
What is the staining property of polyribosomes (polysomes) mentioned in the text?
What is the staining property of polyribosomes (polysomes) mentioned in the text?
What is the primary function of proteasomes in cells?
What is the primary function of proteasomes in cells?
What is the consequence of defects in protein quality control of proteasomes or cells?
What is the consequence of defects in protein quality control of proteasomes or cells?
Which structure acts as the microtubule-organizing center for the mitotic spindle?
Which structure acts as the microtubule-organizing center for the mitotic spindle?
What is the composition of microtubules found in eukaryotic cells?
What is the composition of microtubules found in eukaryotic cells?
What is a key role of microfilaments in cellular activities?
What is a key role of microfilaments in cellular activities?
How do centrioles in a centrosome position themselves relative to each other?
How do centrioles in a centrosome position themselves relative to each other?
