Cell Biology And Structures

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1. What are the hair-like structures on the outside of a cell that cause movement?

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Cilia are hair-like structures on cells that are involved in movement. Flagella are similar structures used for movement, but they are longer and typically fewer in number. Microvilli are small projections on the cell surface that increase surface area for absorption. Centrioles are cylindrical structures involved in cell division.

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Explore the intricate world of cell biology and structures through this focused assessment. Delve deep into cellular components, understanding their functions and significance. This assessment aids in grasping... see morefundamental cell biology concepts, essential for students and professionals in biological sciences. see less

2. What is the whip-like tail structure responsible for causing movement in certain cells?

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Flagella are whip-like appendages that aid in cellular movement, distinct from cilia which are shorter and more numerous. Pseudopodia are temporary projections used for amoeboid movement, while fimbriae are short, hair-like structures on the surface of bacteria.

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3. What is known as the 'powerhouse' of the cell and is responsible for transforming energy into ATP?

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Mitochondria are often referred to as the powerhouse of the cell because they generate most of the cell's supply of ATP, used as a source of chemical energy.

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4. Where does protein synthesis primarily occur within a cell?

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Protein synthesis primarily occurs in the rough endoplasmic reticulum (rough ER), where ribosomes are attached to the ER membrane and synthesize proteins that are then processed and modified within the organelle.

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5. Which organelle is responsible for producing and packaging lipids (fats)?

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The smooth ER is responsible for producing and packaging lipids (fats) in the cell. It does not contain ribosomes on its surface, which distinguishes it from the rough ER. The Golgi apparatus is involved in modifying and sorting proteins. Lysosomes are responsible for breaking down cellular waste and debris. Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, producing energy in the form of ATP through cellular respiration.

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6. What organelle is used for storage within a plant cell (food, enzymes, etc.)?

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The correct answer is vacuole because it is the organelle responsible for storing various substances within a plant cell. Mitochondria are involved in energy production, the nucleus houses genetic material, and chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis.

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7. What organelle in an animal cell can be likened to a 'trashman' due to its role in containing digestive enzymes and getting rid of old or excess organelles?

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Lysosomes are often referred to as the 'trashman' of animal cells because of their role in containing digestive enzymes that break down cellular waste and getting rid of old or excess organelles. The nucleus is the control center of the cell, mitochondria are the powerhouse, and endoplasmic reticulum is involved in protein synthesis, none of which match the description provided for lysosomes.

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8. What structures form the walls of cellular cytoskeleton?

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Microtubules are a key component of the cytoskeleton, providing structural support and acting as tracks for intracellular transport. Actin filaments and intermediate filaments also play roles in cytoskeletal structure, but they do not form the walls. Nucleosomes are units of DNA packaging in the cell nucleus and are not part of the cytoskeleton.

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9. Which organelles in animal cells only build cilia and flagella, and play a role in cell division in animals?

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Centrioles are responsible for organizing the microtubules that make up the cell's cytoskeleton and are directly involved in cell division in animal cells. Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis, mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, and endoplasmic reticulum is involved in protein and lipid synthesis.

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10. What is known as the 'heart' of a cell, controls the cell, and contains DNA?

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The nucleus is often referred to as the 'heart' of a cell because it controls the cell's activities and contains the genetic material in the form of DNA. While mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, cytoplasm is the fluid that fills the cell, and ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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11. What cellular structure is responsible for protein synthesis, building proteins from amino acids?

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Ribosomes are the organelles responsible for protein synthesis, not mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, or the nucleus.

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12. What structure controls what comes in and goes out of the cell and maintains homeostasis?

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The plasma membrane is a selectively permeable barrier that surrounds the cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out. The nucleus is responsible for housing genetic material, mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, and the endoplasmic reticulum is involved in protein synthesis and lipid metabolism - these do not specifically regulate what enters or exits the cell.

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13. Which organelle sorts and packages proteins (post office)?

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The Golgi apparatus is responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins for secretion or for use within the cell, like a post office. Lysosomes contain digestive enzymes, endoplasmic reticulum is involved in protein synthesis, and ribosomes are responsible for protein production.

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14. What is the term for the all liquid in a cell where all chemical reactions take place?

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Cytoplasm is the jelly-like material within a cell where most cellular activities occur. The nucleus is the control center of the cell, mitochondria are organelles that produce energy, and cell wall is a rigid structure found in plant cells.

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15. What is located outside the plasma membrane and provides additional support and structure in plants only?

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The cell wall is a rigid layer that surrounds the plasma membrane of plant cells, providing structural support and protection. While the cytoskeleton, mitochondria, and endoplasmic reticulum are important cellular components, they do not serve the specific function of providing support and structure outside the plasma membrane in plants.

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16. (DNA) directions for proteins, condenses to form chromosomes

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Chromatin is the complex of DNA and proteins that condenses to form chromosomes. Nucleotides are the building blocks of DNA, RNA is single-stranded nucleic acid different from chromatin, and gene expression is the process by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a functional gene product.

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17. What organelle makes ribosomes through ribosome synthesis?

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The nucleolus is the part of the cell responsible for producing ribosomes through ribosome synthesis.

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18. What type of plastid captures sunlight and converts it to energy in plants?

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Chloroplast is the plastid responsible for photosynthesis in plants, capturing sunlight and converting it to energy. Mitochondrion, Golgi apparatus, and Endoplasmic reticulum are all organelles in cells but do not perform the function of capturing sunlight for energy conversion like chloroplasts do.

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19. What is the fluid in chloroplasts that converts sunlight to energy?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment responsible for the green color of plants and is essential in the process of photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy. Starch is a carbohydrate stored in plants, carotenoids are pigments responsible for red, orange, and yellow colors in plants, and cytoplasm is the fluid found inside cells but not specifically related to photosynthesis.

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20. What cellular component is located in the nucleus and contains genes (DNA)?

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Chromosomes are structures found in the nucleus of cells that contain DNA. Ribosomes are cellular structures involved in protein synthesis, cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance that fills the cell, and mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell responsible for energy production.

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What are the hair-like structures on the outside of a cell that cause...
What is the whip-like tail structure responsible for causing movement...
What is known as the 'powerhouse' of the cell and is responsible for...
Where does protein synthesis primarily occur within a cell?
Which organelle is responsible for producing and packaging lipids...
What organelle is used for storage within a plant cell (food, enzymes,...
What organelle in an animal cell can be likened to a 'trashman' due to...
What structures form the walls of cellular cytoskeleton?
Which organelles in animal cells only build cilia and flagella, and...
What is known as the 'heart' of a cell, controls the cell, and...
What cellular structure is responsible for protein synthesis, building...
What structure controls what comes in and goes out of the cell and...
Which organelle sorts and packages proteins (post office)?
What is the term for the all liquid in a cell where all chemical...
What is located outside the plasma membrane and provides additional...
(DNA) directions for proteins, condenses to form chromosomes
What organelle makes ribosomes through ribosome synthesis?
What type of plastid captures sunlight and converts it to energy in...
What is the fluid in chloroplasts that converts sunlight to energy?
What cellular component is located in the nucleus and contains genes...
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