Types of Pigments and Granules in the Body

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What type of granules are precursors of digestive enzymes such as pepsin, amylase, and trypsin?

Zymogen granules (correct)

Secretory granules

Mucigen droplets

Hemosiderin granules

Which type of pigment granule is associated with the breakdown of hemoglobin?

Hemosiderin (correct)

Mucigen droplets

Lipofuscin

Melanin

What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?

To store energy in the form of glycogen

To contain DNA and direct protein synthesis (correct)

To produce digestive enzymes in secretory granules

To break down hemoglobin into hemosiderin pigment

Which type of pigment granule is responsible for protecting the skin from UV radiation?

Melanin Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of mucigen droplets in the body?

To provide lubrication and form mucin upon hydration Signup and view all the answers

Which type of granule is found abundantly in pancreatic cells?

Secretory/Zymogen Granules Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of protoplasm?

Cell membrane Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

To regulate the entrance and exit of substances Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organelles is responsible for storing and releasing enzymes?

Secretory/zymogen granules Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of pigment granules in cells?

Pigment storage and distribution Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organelles is responsible for storing and releasing glycogen?

Glycogen granules Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the nucleus in eukaryotic cells?

Housing genetic material Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of glycogen granules in the cytoplasm?

To store energy in the form of glucose polymers Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is responsible for the synthesis and packaging of proteins for secretion?

Golgi apparatus Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of pigment granules in the cytoplasm?

To store and distribute pigments within the cell Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle serves as the control center of the cell and contains the genetic material?

Nucleus Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of triglycerides in the cytoplasm?

To store and transport energy within the cell Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is responsible for packaging and secreting enzymes involved in digestion?