Biology CB7 Flashcard Ribosomes and Mitochondria (M)

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What is the process of ordering the amino acids in the assembly of a protein?

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Translation

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Why are mitochondria called the 'power plants' of the cell?

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Because they are the sites of cellular respiration.

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Do ribosomes on the rough ER usually produce proteins that are destined for the cytoplasm?

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False

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What is ATP?

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The cell's energy source that is used for such things such as movement and cell division.

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How many phospholipid membranes does a mitochondrion have?

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Two phospholipid membranes.

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What is the primary function of ribosomes?

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To synthesize proteins.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the role of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

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To synthesize and process proteins that are either secreted from the cell or sent to the cell membrane.

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What is the difference between smooth ER and rough ER?

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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.

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What is the significance of ATP in cellular processes?

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ATP provides the energy required for various cellular activities, including muscle contraction and active transport.