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Where are ribosomes found?
What is the function of the large subunit of ribosomes?
What is the main function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
Which organelle is responsible for the synthesis, folding, and processing of proteins?
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What is the function of the small subunit of ribosomes?
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Where are proteins synthesized in the cell?
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What is responsible for catalyzing the formation of peptide bonds?
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Which type of endoplasmic reticulum is studded with ribosomes?
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What is the network of membranes that extends throughout the cytoplasm?
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What is the main function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
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What is responsible for binding to the mRNA and ensuring that the correct amino acids are added to the growing polypeptide chain?
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Where are phospholipids and cholesterol synthesized in the cell?
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Where are signal sequences located in a protein?
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What is responsible for transporting proteins to the ER membrane?
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What is the main responsibility of the smooth ER?
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What is the function of transport vesicles?
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What organelle is responsible for the modification, sorting, and export of proteins?
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What is the process of adding carbohydrates to proteins called?
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How are proteins sorted in the Golgi apparatus?
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What is the main function of lysosomes?
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What type of enzymes do lysosomes contain?
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What is the role of the translocon in the ER?
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What do enzymes in the ER help to process?
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What is the main component of cell membranes that is synthesized by the smooth ER?
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Study Notes
Cellular Organelles and Protein Synthesis
- Ribosomes are found throughout the cytoplasm and attached to the endoplasmic reticulum.
Ribosome Function
- The large subunit of ribosomes is responsible for peptide bond formation.
- The small subunit of ribosomes binds to mRNA and ensures the correct amino acids are added to the growing polypeptide chain.
Endoplasmic Reticulum
- Smooth endoplasmic reticulum is involved in the synthesis of phospholipids, cholesterol, and detoxification.
- Rough endoplasmic reticulum is studded with ribosomes and is responsible for protein synthesis, folding, and processing.
Protein Synthesis
- Proteins are synthesized in the cell at the ribosomes.
- Ribosomes are responsible for catalyzing the formation of peptide bonds.
Cellular Transport
- Transport vesicles are responsible for transporting proteins to the ER membrane.
- The Golgi apparatus is responsible for the modification, sorting, and export of proteins.
- The Golgi apparatus sorts proteins by adding carbohydrates to them through a process called glycosylation.
Lysosomes
- Lysosomes are responsible for cellular digestion and contain hydrolytic enzymes.
- The main function of lysosomes is to break down and recycle cellular waste and foreign substances.
ER Function
- The translocon in the ER helps to process and fold proteins.
- Enzymes in the ER help to process and modify proteins.
Cell Membranes
- The smooth ER is responsible for synthesizing the main component of cell membranes: phospholipids.
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Test your knowledge of protein sorting and transport with this quiz. Explore the process of protein synthesis, the role of ribosomes, and the complex network of organelles and transport vesicles involved in transporting proteins to their correct locations within the cell.
