Cells and Organelles

Question 1

Functions of the nucleolus

Answer 1

initial ribosomal assembly, rRNA synthesis

Question 2

Functions of the smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

Answer 2

detoxifies drugs, synthesizes lipids, steroid hormones; glycogen synthesis and breakdown; calcium storage and release

Question 3

Intermediate filaments are made up of proteins like

Answer 3

keratins, lamin, GADP

Question 4

Peroxisome function

Answer 4

oxygen utilization; degrade hydrogen peroxide

Question 5

Explain Zellweger syndrome

Answer 5

inherited disease caused by non-functioning peroxisomes