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Which of the following factors enables muscle cells to function at a high metabolic rate
Which of the following factors enables muscle cells to function at a high metabolic rate
- Single nuclei and expanded surface area
- Multiple nuclei and a smaller surface area
- Increased nuclei and expanded surface area (correct)
- Increased nuclei and a smaller surface area
Cell membrane
Cell membrane
- Phospholipid bilayer with integral and peripheral proteins (correct)
- Many fine hairlike structures on the luminal surface of cells
- Double layer membrane punctated by countless nuclear pore complexes
- Located in nucleoplasm
Cell membrane
Cell membrane
- Boundary between intracellular and extracellular environment
- Double layered membrane punctated by countless nuclear pore complexes
- Controls passage of substances into and out of the cell
- Both A and C (correct)
The cell membrane maintains membrane receptors for attachment to ligands
The cell membrane maintains membrane receptors for attachment to ligands
Cilia
Cilia
Thrashing movement of flagellum propels cell forward
Thrashing movement of flagellum propels cell forward
Single long hairlike structure found in sperm, cells, and some pathogens
Single long hairlike structure found in sperm, cells, and some pathogens
Contains nucleoplasm, DNA, rRNA, and ribosomal subunits
Contains nucleoplasm, DNA, rRNA, and ribosomal subunits
Site of transcription (transfer of genetic code DNA to mRNA) and production of ribosomal subunits
Site of transcription (transfer of genetic code DNA to mRNA) and production of ribosomal subunits
Double layered membrane. Outer membrane is continuous with endoplasmic reticulum
Double layered membrane. Outer membrane is continuous with endoplasmic reticulum
Located in nucleoplasm, composed of nucleosomes (DNA wrapped around 8 histone proteins) connected by sections of linker DNA; normally arranged in loose strands
Located in nucleoplasm, composed of nucleosomes (DNA wrapped around 8 histone proteins) connected by sections of linker DNA; normally arranged in loose strands
Super coils to form X shaped chromosomes during cell division
Super coils to form X shaped chromosomes during cell division
Dense cluster of ribosomal RNA and protein; nucleoli are not membrane bound
Dense cluster of ribosomal RNA and protein; nucleoli are not membrane bound
Location of synthesis of ribosomal subunits
Location of synthesis of ribosomal subunits
Protoplasm containing water, dissolved enzymes, electrolytes, nutrients, and protein
Protoplasm containing water, dissolved enzymes, electrolytes, nutrients, and protein
Medium for transport of intracellular molecules and organelles; supports cell membrane
Medium for transport of intracellular molecules and organelles; supports cell membrane
Vesicles, vacuoles, and lipid droplets suspended in cytosol
Vesicles, vacuoles, and lipid droplets suspended in cytosol
Storage and transportation vesicles of intracellular substances
Storage and transportation vesicles of intracellular substances
Structural complex within cytosol composed of microtubules, intermediary filaments and microfilaments
Structural complex within cytosol composed of microtubules, intermediary filaments and microfilaments
Provides strength, structure and support; affects cell division and movement of organelles and the cell membrane
Provides strength, structure and support; affects cell division and movement of organelles and the cell membrane
Composed of microtubules arranged in a pinwheel; asters radiate away from it
Composed of microtubules arranged in a pinwheel; asters radiate away from it
Double-membrane bound organelle, internal membrane folds inward forming cristae; Increased internal surface area maximizes metabolic processed
Double-membrane bound organelle, internal membrane folds inward forming cristae; Increased internal surface area maximizes metabolic processed
Site of cellular respiration which produces adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Site of cellular respiration which produces adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
A system of collapsed sacs extending form the outer layer of the nuclear envelope
A system of collapsed sacs extending form the outer layer of the nuclear envelope
Produces, modifies and packages secretory proteins
Produces, modifies and packages secretory proteins
Produces, modifies, and packages lipids and carbohydrates
Produces, modifies, and packages lipids and carbohydrates
Ribosomal subunits are manufactured in the nucleoli
Ribosomal subunits are manufactured in the nucleoli
Ribosomal subunits are manufactured in nucleoli
Ribosomal subunits are manufactured in nucleoli
Protein manufactured on fixed ribosomes (RER) is intended for
Protein manufactured on fixed ribosomes (RER) is intended for
Protein manufactured on free ribosomes is intended for
Protein manufactured on free ribosomes is intended for
Site of protein synthesis
Site of protein synthesis
Composed of two subunits, one large and one small. Each subunit is made of RNA and protein
Composed of two subunits, one large and one small. Each subunit is made of RNA and protein
Responsible for breaking down individual misfolded or abnormal protein molecules; found throughout the cytosol
Responsible for breaking down individual misfolded or abnormal protein molecules; found throughout the cytosol
Hollow cylinder composed of subunits and caps on each end, and is half the size of a ____________
Hollow cylinder composed of subunits and caps on each end, and is half the size of a ____________
Network of connected flattened tubes stacked on to of one another
Network of connected flattened tubes stacked on to of one another
Vesicle filled with hydrolytic enzymes; formed by Golgi apparatus
Vesicle filled with hydrolytic enzymes; formed by Golgi apparatus
Refines and alters molecules intended for both secretion and internal use
Refines and alters molecules intended for both secretion and internal use
Function is; Digestion of absorbed material and internally produced waste
Function is; Digestion of absorbed material and internally produced waste
Its rupture causes cellular autolysis
Its rupture causes cellular autolysis
Membrane-bound vesicles containing enzymes
Membrane-bound vesicles containing enzymes
Produced by fission
Produced by fission
Detoxify various molecules such as alcohol and formaldehyde; remove free radicals
Detoxify various molecules such as alcohol and formaldehyde; remove free radicals
Tiny barrel like capsule composed of RNA (vRNA) and protein, though to be very numerous in cells
Tiny barrel like capsule composed of RNA (vRNA) and protein, though to be very numerous in cells
Perhaps able to fit into nuclear pore complexes where one end opens to pick up or drop off molecules entering or exiting the nucleus
Perhaps able to fit into nuclear pore complexes where one end opens to pick up or drop off molecules entering or exiting the nucleus
Moves cells through fluid
Moves cells through fluid
Moves fluid across cell surfaces
Moves fluid across cell surfaces
What % of an animals body is made of water
What % of an animals body is made of water
Small insensible water losses occurs due to
Small insensible water losses occurs due to
Greater water losses occur due to
Greater water losses occur due to
A small amount of water is produced as a byproduct of cellular metabolism, what is this water called?
A small amount of water is produced as a byproduct of cellular metabolism, what is this water called?
What is extracellular fluid found in lymphatic and blood vessels called?
What is extracellular fluid found in lymphatic and blood vessels called?
Extracellular fluid found outside vessels and surrounding cells
(space between cells in a tissue)
Extracellular fluid found outside vessels and surrounding cells (space between cells in a tissue)
Moderate to severe dehydration requires fluid therapy to prevent cellular dysfunction that can lead to organ failure or death
Moderate to severe dehydration requires fluid therapy to prevent cellular dysfunction that can lead to organ failure or death
Charged particles [in body fluids] are called
Charged particles [in body fluids] are called
Body fluids contain many different kinds of particles called _____
Body fluids contain many different kinds of particles called _____
What are positive ions called
What are positive ions called
What are negative ions called
What are negative ions called
Identify the ionic compound
Identify the ionic compound
Composed of oppositely charged ions that separate from one another when mixed in water
Composed of oppositely charged ions that separate from one another when mixed in water
Only certain ions are called electrolytes
Only certain ions are called electrolytes
All ions are electrolytes
All ions are electrolytes
Anions and cations are called electrolytes because they are capable of conducting an electrical current in solution
Anions and cations are called electrolytes because they are capable of conducting an electrical current in solution
H+ is
H+ is
OH- is
OH- is
More H+ ions present in a solution, the greater its _________
More H+ ions present in a solution, the greater its _________
The greater the concentration of OH- ions in solution, makes the solution more _________
The greater the concentration of OH- ions in solution, makes the solution more _________
The relative proportions of H+ to OH- ions determine the acidity or alkalinity of the fluid
The relative proportions of H+ to OH- ions determine the acidity or alkalinity of the fluid
Body solutions have low concentrations of H+ and OH- ions
Body solutions have low concentrations of H+ and OH- ions
Body solutions have high concentrations of H+ and OH- ions
Body solutions have high concentrations of H+ and OH- ions
Which of the following has the highest concentration outside the cell [extracellular compartment]
Which of the following has the highest concentration outside the cell [extracellular compartment]
Which of the following have the highest concentration inside the cell
Which of the following have the highest concentration inside the cell
Concentration of hydrogen ions in fluid is measured ________ by pH units on a scale from 0-14
Concentration of hydrogen ions in fluid is measured ________ by pH units on a scale from 0-14
Many H+ ions, few OH- ions
Many H+ ions, few OH- ions
Equal concentrations of both H+ and OH- ions
Equal concentrations of both H+ and OH- ions
Few H+ ions, many OH- ions
Few H+ ions, many OH- ions
In ill or debilitated animals, electrolyte concentrations and the pH of intracellular and extracellular fluid can become abnormally high or low and organ function can become impaired. Therefore, additives like KCI (potassium chloride) and NaCO3 (sodium bicarbonate) are used in IV fluids to adjust the ionic imbalances and aid in maintenance of homeostasis
In ill or debilitated animals, electrolyte concentrations and the pH of intracellular and extracellular fluid can become abnormally high or low and organ function can become impaired. Therefore, additives like KCI (potassium chloride) and NaCO3 (sodium bicarbonate) are used in IV fluids to adjust the ionic imbalances and aid in maintenance of homeostasis
What regulates the flow of fluid into and out of cells?
What regulates the flow of fluid into and out of cells?
When the ECF has the same concentration of dissolved substances as the ICF fluid, water moves freely in and out of the cell and the cell does not change size. This is termed
When the ECF has the same concentration of dissolved substances as the ICF fluid, water moves freely in and out of the cell and the cell does not change size. This is termed
When the ECF is less concentrated than the ICF water moves into the cell and the cell swells, this is termed
When the ECF is less concentrated than the ICF water moves into the cell and the cell swells, this is termed
When the ECF is more concentrated than the cytoplasm, water goes into the ECF and the cell shrinks, this is termed
When the ECF is more concentrated than the cytoplasm, water goes into the ECF and the cell shrinks, this is termed
What causes leakage of fluids out of vessels and into the interstitium or into body cavities
What causes leakage of fluids out of vessels and into the interstitium or into body cavities
The difference between osmotic pressure of blood and that of interstitial fluid or lymph = force, w/ plasma proteins, keeping fluid in blood vessels is termed
The difference between osmotic pressure of blood and that of interstitial fluid or lymph = force, w/ plasma proteins, keeping fluid in blood vessels is termed
Force pushing a liquid (BP) is termed
Force pushing a liquid (BP) is termed
Specialized protein pores called channels selectively let certain ions pass
Specialized protein pores called channels selectively let certain ions pass
Specialized protein pores called channels selectively let all ions pass
Specialized protein pores called channels selectively let all ions pass
Which of the following easily passes through the cells lipid bilayer
Which of the following easily passes through the cells lipid bilayer
Does kinetic energy increase of decrease with higher temperature
Does kinetic energy increase of decrease with higher temperature
The concentration gradient is movement from higher to lower concentration
The concentration gradient is movement from higher to lower concentration
Glucose is too large to rely on simple diffusion, therefore it must enter the cell via _________
Glucose is too large to rely on simple diffusion, therefore it must enter the cell via _________
Osmosis occurs to achieve the same concentration of solution on both sides of the membrane, this is known as the
Osmosis occurs to achieve the same concentration of solution on both sides of the membrane, this is known as the
Force of moving water across a membrane is called
Force of moving water across a membrane is called
Kinetic movement of molecules from higher to lower concentration
Kinetic movement of molecules from higher to lower concentration
Selective carrier proteins assist in the movement of molecules from higher to lower concentration
Selective carrier proteins assist in the movement of molecules from higher to lower concentration
Passive movement of water through a semipermeable membrane from a dilute solution to a more concentrated one
Passive movement of water through a semipermeable membrane from a dilute solution to a more concentrated one
Which of the following does not rely on a concentration gradient to drive the activity of the molecules [if the pressure is greater on one side of a membrane than the other side liquids may be pushed through
Which of the following does not rely on a concentration gradient to drive the activity of the molecules [if the pressure is greater on one side of a membrane than the other side liquids may be pushed through
ATP is required to transport molecules that are
ATP is required to transport molecules that are
Which of the following relies on a carrier protein with a specific binding site but does not require a concentration gradient
Which of the following relies on a carrier protein with a specific binding site but does not require a concentration gradient
All cells participate in the active transport of electrolytes ________--
All cells participate in the active transport of electrolytes ________--
Specialized cells can transport which electrolytes
Specialized cells can transport which electrolytes
For every 1 ATP molecule ____ are pumped into the cell and ____ ions are pumped out of the cell
For every 1 ATP molecule ____ are pumped into the cell and ____ ions are pumped out of the cell
Engulfs solid material
Engulfs solid material
Engulfs liquid
Engulfs liquid
Enables large particles, liquids and even entire cells to be taken into the cell by engulfing
Enables large particles, liquids and even entire cells to be taken into the cell by engulfing
Very selective; occurs in cells w/ specific protein receptor sites in their cell membranes for binding of ligands like hormones, iron & cholesterol
Very selective; occurs in cells w/ specific protein receptor sites in their cell membranes for binding of ligands like hormones, iron & cholesterol
Exocytosis of waste products
Exocytosis of waste products
Exocytosis of manufactured molecules (neurotransmitters, hormones, mucus, histamine)
Exocytosis of manufactured molecules (neurotransmitters, hormones, mucus, histamine)
There is more ____ inside the cell
There is more ____ inside the cell
What is the term for when normal cells stop dividing when they come into contact with another cell
What is the term for when normal cells stop dividing when they come into contact with another cell
Neoplasms develop when cells lose normal control over cell division
Neoplasms develop when cells lose normal control over cell division
Which of the following involves the temporary or permanent inhibition of genes that may be active in another cell
Which of the following involves the temporary or permanent inhibition of genes that may be active in another cell
Which of the following is the process that involves breaking down nutrients into smaller molecules to produce energy?
Which of the following is the process that involves breaking down nutrients into smaller molecules to produce energy?
Which of the following is the process in which stored energy is used to assemble new molecules
Which of the following is the process in which stored energy is used to assemble new molecules
Catabolism occurs in three stages, which stage occurs in the lumen of the GI tract ?
Catabolism occurs in three stages, which stage occurs in the lumen of the GI tract ?
Catabolism occurs in three stages, which stage occurs in the cytoplasm of cells
Catabolism occurs in three stages, which stage occurs in the cytoplasm of cells
Catabolism occurs in three stages, which stage occurs in the mitochondria
Catabolism occurs in three stages, which stage occurs in the mitochondria
Which of the following is converted into monosaccharides during the first step of catabolism [hydrolysis]
Which of the following is converted into monosaccharides during the first step of catabolism [hydrolysis]
Which of the following is broken down into amino acids during the first step of catabolism [hydrolysis]
Which of the following is broken down into amino acids during the first step of catabolism [hydrolysis]
Which of the following is broken down into nucleotides during the first step of catabolism [hydrolysis]
Which of the following is broken down into nucleotides during the first step of catabolism [hydrolysis]
Which of the following is broken down into fatty acids and glycerol during the first step of catabolism [hydrolysis]
Which of the following is broken down into fatty acids and glycerol during the first step of catabolism [hydrolysis]
Once hydrolysis is complete, the smaller nutrient molecules are taken up by absorptive cells that line the small intestine and are transported through the cell away from the lumen of the intestine. What is the name of these absorptive cells ?
Once hydrolysis is complete, the smaller nutrient molecules are taken up by absorptive cells that line the small intestine and are transported through the cell away from the lumen of the intestine. What is the name of these absorptive cells ?
There is an important molecular product that comes from anaerobic respiration which carries a lot of the energy derived from food. What is the name of this molecular product ?
There is an important molecular product that comes from anaerobic respiration which carries a lot of the energy derived from food. What is the name of this molecular product ?
Acetyl coA is transferred to the mitochondria in order to be used for the last step of catabolism. Which of the following is the last step of catabolism
Acetyl coA is transferred to the mitochondria in order to be used for the last step of catabolism. Which of the following is the last step of catabolism
Once Acetyl coA is transported to the mitochondria it enters a cycle, which of the following is the cycle Acetyl coA enters in the mitochondria ?
Once Acetyl coA is transported to the mitochondria it enters a cycle, which of the following is the cycle Acetyl coA enters in the mitochondria ?
Anabolic metabolism consists of dehydration synthesis, which is the opposite of hydrolysis. Where does dyhydration synthesis occur
Anabolic metabolism consists of dehydration synthesis, which is the opposite of hydrolysis. Where does dyhydration synthesis occur
During dehydration synthesis, what are simple sugars assembled into?
During dehydration synthesis, what are simple sugars assembled into?
During dehydration synthesis, what are glycerol and fat connected and formed into?
During dehydration synthesis, what are glycerol and fat connected and formed into?
During dehydration synthesis, what are chains of amino acids assembled and formed into?
During dehydration synthesis, what are chains of amino acids assembled and formed into?
How are molecular reactions initiated and controlled?
How are molecular reactions initiated and controlled?
Enzymes react with specific molecules, what are these molecules called?
Enzymes react with specific molecules, what are these molecules called?
Each enzyme reacts with a molecule called a substrate to produce a new molecule, what is the name of the molecule produced
Each enzyme reacts with a molecule called a substrate to produce a new molecule, what is the name of the molecule produced
What is the name of the energy needed to initiate a chemical reaction?
What is the name of the energy needed to initiate a chemical reaction?
Enzymes are catalyst, which are substances that speed up reactions by modifying the energy of activation. What is this modification in specific
Enzymes are catalyst, which are substances that speed up reactions by modifying the energy of activation. What is this modification in specific
Some enzymes are not able to complete a reaction without the assistance of another substance. Elements such as iron, zinc or copper, are needed to complete the shape of a binding site or stabilize the enzyme-substrate. What is the nape for these nonprotein substances?
Some enzymes are not able to complete a reaction without the assistance of another substance. Elements such as iron, zinc or copper, are needed to complete the shape of a binding site or stabilize the enzyme-substrate. What is the nape for these nonprotein substances?
Nonprotein organic substances may also act as cofactors and are often vitamins or derived from vitamins. What is the term that refers to these nonprotein organic substances?
Nonprotein organic substances may also act as cofactors and are often vitamins or derived from vitamins. What is the term that refers to these nonprotein organic substances?
Which of the following substrates may be supplied through the diet or from breakdown of glycogen, glycerol, or in the case of ruminants, VFA's [Proprionate] stored in the liver
Which of the following substrates may be supplied through the diet or from breakdown of glycogen, glycerol, or in the case of ruminants, VFA's [Proprionate] stored in the liver
Which substrate provides well over half the energy required to fuel metabolic functions, such as absorption, secretion, excretion, mechanical work, growth and repair
Which substrate provides well over half the energy required to fuel metabolic functions, such as absorption, secretion, excretion, mechanical work, growth and repair
What is the process by which glucose is initially converted into G6P (via phosphorylation) then further broken down to form pyruvate in the cytosol of the cell
What is the process by which glucose is initially converted into G6P (via phosphorylation) then further broken down to form pyruvate in the cytosol of the cell
In oxygen-rich environments pyruvate enters the mitochondria to be used in the kreb's cycle and the elctron transport chain. However, some cells, like skeletal muscle cells may take a different path depending on the circumstances. When is it that skeletal muscle cells take a different metabolic pathway and concert pyruvate into lactic acid?
In oxygen-rich environments pyruvate enters the mitochondria to be used in the kreb's cycle and the elctron transport chain. However, some cells, like skeletal muscle cells may take a different path depending on the circumstances. When is it that skeletal muscle cells take a different metabolic pathway and concert pyruvate into lactic acid?
Once pyruvate enters the mitochondria it loses a carbon and then binds to a coenzyme, this forms acetyl coA. Now acetyl coA enters a cycle whihch generates energy and CO2 forms as a byproduct. Which diffuses out of the cells and into blood as waste [lungs then exhales]. What cycle is this referring to?
Once pyruvate enters the mitochondria it loses a carbon and then binds to a coenzyme, this forms acetyl coA. Now acetyl coA enters a cycle whihch generates energy and CO2 forms as a byproduct. Which diffuses out of the cells and into blood as waste [lungs then exhales]. What cycle is this referring to?
Where in the mitochondria does the Kreb's cycle occur
Where in the mitochondria does the Kreb's cycle occur
Where in the mitochondria does the Electron transport chain take place
Where in the mitochondria does the Electron transport chain take place
Lipids are molecules composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. There are two common types of lipids, phospholipids and triglycerides. They have more chemical energy than carbs or proteins because they have a higher # of C-H bonds [energy is stored in bonds between the atoms]. Which organ is the primary controller of lipid metabolism?
Lipids are molecules composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. There are two common types of lipids, phospholipids and triglycerides. They have more chemical energy than carbs or proteins because they have a higher # of C-H bonds [energy is stored in bonds between the atoms]. Which organ is the primary controller of lipid metabolism?
The liver can remove lipids from the blood and alter their structures. For example, lipids may be broken into smaller fragments that enable them to enter the glycolytic pathway to form pyruvic acid or they may be fed directly into the Kreb's cycle. What is the name for this metabolic process?
The liver can remove lipids from the blood and alter their structures. For example, lipids may be broken into smaller fragments that enable them to enter the glycolytic pathway to form pyruvic acid or they may be fed directly into the Kreb's cycle. What is the name for this metabolic process?
Triglycerides are hydrolyzed into one molecule of glycerol and 3 fatty acid chains. Through a specific process, each fatty acid chain is broken down into multiple 2 carbon fragments. Some of these fragments are converted to acetyl CoA whereas others are converted into compounds called ketone bodies which can later be converted to Acetyl CoA. What is the name for the specific process mentioned above?
Triglycerides are hydrolyzed into one molecule of glycerol and 3 fatty acid chains. Through a specific process, each fatty acid chain is broken down into multiple 2 carbon fragments. Some of these fragments are converted to acetyl CoA whereas others are converted into compounds called ketone bodies which can later be converted to Acetyl CoA. What is the name for the specific process mentioned above?
What type of protein makes up microtubules, hair, and collagen
What type of protein makes up microtubules, hair, and collagen
What type of protein is insulin and other hormones
What type of protein is insulin and other hormones
What type of protein is actin and myosin
What type of protein is actin and myosin
What type of protein is hemoglobin and myoglobin
What type of protein is hemoglobin and myoglobin
What kind of proteins can be found in eggwhites
What kind of proteins can be found in eggwhites
What type of proteins are antibodies
What type of proteins are antibodies
What type of protein are cell receptors and membrane transport molecules
What type of protein are cell receptors and membrane transport molecules
What type of protein is albumin and enzymes
What type of protein is albumin and enzymes
Proteins are chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds
Proteins are chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds
Most species only require 10 essential amino acids. However felines require 11. What is the 11th
Most species only require 10 essential amino acids. However felines require 11. What is the 11th
Although amino acid catabolism occurs in most tissues, it is of particular importance in the intestinal mucosa, kidney, brain, liver, and skeletal muscle where it may undergo either deamination or transamination. Where do these processes occur
Although amino acid catabolism occurs in most tissues, it is of particular importance in the intestinal mucosa, kidney, brain, liver, and skeletal muscle where it may undergo either deamination or transamination. Where do these processes occur
During which process of protein catabolism is the amine group transferred to another carbon chain to form a different amino acid? [which diffuse across the mitochondrial membrane into the cytosol where it can be used for the formation of other proteins]
During which process of protein catabolism is the amine group transferred to another carbon chain to form a different amino acid? [which diffuse across the mitochondrial membrane into the cytosol where it can be used for the formation of other proteins]
Because the ammonia from deamination [in protein catabolism] is toxic, most deamination reactions occur in a specific organ. Where specialized agents are present to convert ammonia to urea (a NONTOXIC water-soluble protein that is excreted in urine). What organ is it?
Because the ammonia from deamination [in protein catabolism] is toxic, most deamination reactions occur in a specific organ. Where specialized agents are present to convert ammonia to urea (a NONTOXIC water-soluble protein that is excreted in urine). What organ is it?
In which process of protein catabolism is the amine group removed from the carbon chain and become an ammonia molecule
In which process of protein catabolism is the amine group removed from the carbon chain and become an ammonia molecule
In deamination, the amine is removed from the carbon chain, the remaining carbon can
In deamination, the amine is removed from the carbon chain, the remaining carbon can
During protein synthesis, DNA does not leave a specific organelle, but rather, the genetic information it contains is copied onto a carrier molecule (mRNA), and transported to the cytoplasm where it is used to make protein. Which organelle does genetic information reside in?
During protein synthesis, DNA does not leave a specific organelle, but rather, the genetic information it contains is copied onto a carrier molecule (mRNA), and transported to the cytoplasm where it is used to make protein. Which organelle does genetic information reside in?
[Protein synthesis] What is the formation of mRNA in the nucleus called
[Protein synthesis] What is the formation of mRNA in the nucleus called
[During protein anabolism] What is the name of the process of building a new protein using the information on the mRNA molecule?
[During protein anabolism] What is the name of the process of building a new protein using the information on the mRNA molecule?
There are two types of nucleic acids, RNA and DNA. They are made up of chains of nucleotides. What are these nucleotides composed of?
There are two types of nucleic acids, RNA and DNA. They are made up of chains of nucleotides. What are these nucleotides composed of?
DNA molecules are divided into subunits called genes and the sequence of nitrogenous bases makes up the genetic code
DNA molecules are divided into subunits called genes and the sequence of nitrogenous bases makes up the genetic code
DNA replication occurs during the interphase of mitosis, what does it require here
DNA replication occurs during the interphase of mitosis, what does it require here
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What is the cell membrane composed of?
What is the cell membrane composed of?
The cell membrane is composed of a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins, which assist in transporting substances across the membrane and allow for communication between the cell and its environment.
What do membrane receptors do?
What do membrane receptors do?
Receptors on the cell membrane bind to specific molecules called ligands, facilitating communication between the cell and its external environment.
What are cilia and what do they do?
What are cilia and what do they do?
Cilia are numerous, fine hair-like structures found on the surface of cells, rhythmically beating in unison to propel fluids across cell surfaces. Imagine tiny oars pushing water.
What is a flagellum and what does it do?
What is a flagellum and what does it do?
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What is the nucleus and what does it contain?
What is the nucleus and what does it contain?
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What happens inside the nucleus?
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What is the nuclear envelope?
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What is the nucleolus and where is it located?
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Where are ribosomal subunits manufactured?
Where are ribosomal subunits manufactured?
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What is the fate of protein synthesized on the rough ER?
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What is the fate of protein synthesized on free ribosomes?
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What are ribosomes and what do they do?
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