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?

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

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

<p>To provide lubrication and form mucin upon hydration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of granule is found abundantly in pancreatic cells?

<p>Secretory/Zymogen Granules (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of protoplasm?

<p>Cell membrane (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

<p>To regulate the entrance and exit of substances (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Secretory/zymogen granules (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of pigment granules in cells?

<p>Pigment storage and distribution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Glycogen granules (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Housing genetic material (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To store energy in the form of glucose polymers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>To store and distribute pigments within the cell (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the primary function of triglycerides in the cytoplasm?

<p>To store and transport energy within the cell (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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