18 Questions
Which organelle is responsible for producing energy in the cell?
Mitochondria
What is the main function of the endoplasmic reticulum in a cell?
Lipid synthesis and detoxification
Which organelle is responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins in the cell?
Golgi apparatus
Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis in the cell?
Ribosomes
What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
Regulating the passage of substances in and out of the cell
What is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?
Energy production
Which organelle is often referred to as the control center of the cell?
Nucleus
What is the function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?
Modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins
Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis in a cell?
Endoplasmic reticulum
Which organelle is the boundary of a cell and is also referred to as the plasma membrane?
Cell membrane
Which part of a cell consists of threadlike proteins that help maintain cell shape and allow for movement of cell contents?
Cytoskeleton
What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?
Protein synthesis
Which cellular process involves the engulfing of solid material by the plasma membrane to form a vesicle?
Phagocytosis
What type of endocytosis involves the formation of a vesicle enclosing liquid substances?
Pinocytosis
What is the gel-like material within the cell membrane known as?
Cytoplasm
In which cellular process do specific molecules in the fluid bind to specialized receptors in the plasma membrane?
Receptor-mediated endocytosis
Which organelle is often referred to as the 'cell's powerhouse' due to its role in energy production?
Mitochondria
Which cell component is responsible for protein synthesis within a cell?
Ribosomes
Learn about the three types of endocytosis processes: Phagocytosis, Pinocytosis, and Receptor-mediated endocytosis. Understand how each process works and how molecules are taken up by the cell.
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