Chapter 1

Question 1

What are vesicles?

Answer 1

Small, membrane-bound sacs used by cells for transport and storage

Vesicles play a crucial role in cellular processes.

Question 2

How are Golgi vesicles formed?

Answer 2

They are pinched off the ends of the Golgi body

Golgi vesicles are essential for the transport of proteins and lipids.

Question 3

What process allows vesicles to release their contents outside the cell?

Answer 3

Exocytosis

This process involves vesicles fusing with the cell surface membrane.

Question 4

What process involves vesicles bud from the cell membrane?

Answer 4

Endocytosis

Endocytosis is crucial for the uptake of materials into the cell.

Question 5

What is the main function of vesicles in cells?

Answer 5

Transport and storage of substances within cells

Vesicles facilitate cellular communication and metabolism.

Question 6

Fill in the blank: Vesicles are used by cells for _______ and storage.

Answer 6

transport

This function is vital for maintaining cellular homeostasis.

Question 7

True or False: Vesicles can only carry substances for exocytosis.

Answer 7

False

Vesicles are involved in both exocytosis and endocytosis.