cell structures Flashcards

(43 cards)

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What is the primary function of peroxisomes?

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To break down fatty acids and detoxify harmful substances.

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True or False: Peroxisomes contain enzymes that produce hydrogen peroxide.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The cytoskeleton is primarily made up of _____, microtubules, and intermediate filaments.

A

actin filaments

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What are the two types of endoplasmic reticulum?

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Rough ER and Smooth ER.

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5
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Which type of endoplasmic reticulum is responsible for protein synthesis?

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Rough ER.

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What is the main role of smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

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Lipid synthesis and detoxification.

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True or False: Lysosomes are involved in the digestion of cellular waste.

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True

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

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To modify, sort, and package proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery.

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Fill in the blank: Mitochondria are known as the _____ of the cell.

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powerhouse

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What is the primary function of mitochondria?

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To produce ATP through cellular respiration.

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True or False: The Golgi apparatus is involved in the synthesis of ribosomal RNA.

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False

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12
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What structure provides structural support to the cell?

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Cytoskeleton.

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13
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Which organelle contains digestive enzymes?

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Lysosomes.

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Fill in the blank: Peroxisomes help in the breakdown of _____ acid.

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fatty

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What is the function of microtubules in the cytoskeleton?

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To maintain cell shape and facilitate intracellular transport.

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True or False: Smooth ER is studded with ribosomes.

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False

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17
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What is the role of ribosomes found on rough ER?

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To synthesize proteins.

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18
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What is the pH level of lysosomes?

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Highly acidic, typically around pH 4.5.

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Fill in the blank: The Golgi apparatus consists of a series of flattened _____ sacs.

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membrane-bound

20
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What process do mitochondria use to produce ATP?

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Oxidative phosphorylation.

21
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True or False: Peroxisomes can replicate by dividing.

22
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What are the three main components of the cytoskeleton?

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Microfilaments, intermediate filaments, and microtubules.

23
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Which organelle is responsible for detoxifying drugs and poisons?

24
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Fill in the blank: Lysosomes are formed from the _____ apparatus.

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What type of enzymes do lysosomes contain?
Hydrolytic enzymes.
26
True or False: Mitochondria have their own DNA.
True
27
What is the primary role of actin filaments in the cytoskeleton?
To facilitate cell movement and shape changes.
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Which organelle is involved in the transport of proteins to their final destinations?
Golgi apparatus.
29
Fill in the blank: Mitochondria are involved in the _____ cycle.
Krebs
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What is the significance of the endoplasmic reticulum in protein synthesis?
It provides a site for ribosomes to synthesize proteins.
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True or False: Peroxisomes are larger than lysosomes.
False
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What structural feature distinguishes rough ER from smooth ER?
The presence of ribosomes on its surface.
33
Fill in the blank: The cytoskeleton is critical for _____ transport.
intracellular
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What is the main energy currency produced by mitochondria?
ATP.
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True or False: The Golgi apparatus is responsible for the degradation of cellular components.
False
36
What do you call the network of protein filaments and tubules that provide support in the cell?
Cytoskeleton.
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Fill in the blank: Mitochondria are involved in both _____ and aerobic respiration.
metabolism
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What is the function of the outer membrane of mitochondria?
To contain proteins that transport molecules into the mitochondria.
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True or False: Peroxisomes can be found in both plant and animal cells.
True
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What is the role of the cytoskeleton in cell division?
To assist in the separation of chromosomes.
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Fill in the blank: The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is abundant in _____ cells.
liver
42
What is the process by which lysosomes digest cellular debris?
Autophagy.
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True or False: Mitochondria play no role in apoptosis.
False