Endomembrane System

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What is the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

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Production of proteins.

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The organelle responsible for protein synthesis within the cell is the ribosome. True or False?

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True.

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What gives the rough endoplasmic reticulum its rough appearance?

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Ribosomes.

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What is the role of the Golgi apparatus in the cell?

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It packages and distributes cell products, similar to a post office.

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What is the primary function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

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Detoxification of harmful chemicals and production of lipids.

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What are vesicles?

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Small membrane-bound sacs that transport materials within the cell.

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What is the primary role of lysosomes?

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To digest and break down waste materials and cellular debris.

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What is the function of the nuclear envelope?

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To protect the nucleus and regulate the passage of materials in and out of the nucleus.

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What is the difference between rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

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Rough ER has ribosomes on its surface and is involved in protein synthesis, while smooth ER lacks ribosomes and is involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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To synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA.