16 Questions
What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?
Storage and transmission of genetic information
What happens to the chromatin threads during cell division?
They become tightly condensed forming chromosomes
What is the function of the nuclear envelope in a cell?
Facilitation of RNA movement between nucleus and cytoplasm
Which structure in the cell is composed of two membranes and contains nuclear pores?
Nucleus
What is the main function of the chromatin in the nucleus?
Transmission of genetic information
Which organelle is usually located near the center of the cell?
Nucleus
Which organelle is involved in the synthesis of certain lipid molecules?
Endoplasmic reticulum – smooth
Which organelle is well developed in cells that produce and secrete proteins?
Golgi complex
Which organelle has ribosomes bound to its cytosolic surface?
Membranous endoplasmic reticulum
Where are proteins packaged before being secreted by the cell?
Golgi complex
Which organelle is involved in the modification and detoxification of certain hydrophobic molecules?
Endoplasmic reticulum – smooth
Which organelle is associated with the assembly of ribosomes?
Nucleolus
Which organelle is most prominent in the nucleus and lacks a membrane?
Nucleolus
Which organelle is involved in digesting damaged cellular structures and food particles ingested by the cell?
Lysosomes
Which organelle contains a Ca2+ pump to transport calcium ions from the cytoplasm to its lumen?
Membranous endoplasmic reticulum
Which organelle contains enzymes for the citric acid cycle and fatty acid oxidation?
Inner mitochondrial membrane
Test your knowledge on the interior components of the cell, including the nucleus and its functions, as well as the cytoplasmic organelles and body fluids and membrane structure.
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