Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic Cells Structures

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What is the function of a cell wall in plant cells?

  • Facilitates protein synthesis
  • Maintains cell shape and prevents excessive water uptake (correct)
  • Helps in cellular respiration
  • Stores genetic material

Which organelle is responsible for the synthesis of ATP using cellular respiration?

  • Mitochondria (correct)
  • Lysosome
  • Golgi apparatus
  • Vacuole

What is the main function of intermediate filaments in a cell?

  • Muscle contraction
  • Anchorage of the nucleus and other organelles (correct)
  • Chromosome movement in cell division
  • Cell mobility

Microtubules are composed of which type of polymers?

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

What is the primary function of cilia and flagella in cells?

<p>Cell mobility (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The protein myosin is primarily associated with which cytoskeletal structure?

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

Which component connects adjacent plant cells and allows for the passage of water and small molecules?

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

What is the main function of intermediate filaments in the cell?

<p>Provide structural support and help maintain cell shape (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of microtubules?

<p>Made up of actin protein (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of cilia and flagella in cells?

<p>Cell movement and propulsion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cell structure is responsible for transporting organelles and vesicles within the cell?

<p>Microtubules and motor proteins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the extracellular matrix in animal cells?

<p>Provide structural support and regulate cell behavior (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of filament is involved in muscle contraction?

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

Which component is responsible for anchoring organelles and maintaining cell shape?

<p>Intermediate filaments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of motor proteins in cells?

<p>Cell movement and transport of organelles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which filament structure forms the core of cilia and flagella?

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

What is the main function of microfilaments in the cell?

<p>Maintain cell shape and enable cell motility (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the extracellular matrix in cell adhesion and signaling?

<p>Provide structural support and regulate cell behavior (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which filament structure is known for its role in maintaining nuclear shape and positioning?

<p>Intermediate filaments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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