Organelle and Cytoskeleton Review Chapter 4 Test

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What organelle stores water in a cell?

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Vacuole

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Which organelle is responsible for making lysosomes?

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Golgi apparatus

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What is the function of the nucleolus?

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The nucleolus is involved in the production of ribosomes and is located within the nucleus.

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Which type of cells have a membrane?

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All cells, including prokaryotes and eukaryotes, have a cell membrane.

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What is the lamina in relation to the nucleus?

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The lamina is a dense fibrillar network inside the nucleus that provides structural support.

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What is the primary function of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration.

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What is the difference between rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum (RER and SER)?

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RER is studded with ribosomes and is involved in protein synthesis, while SER is involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification.

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

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The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

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What are ribosomes and where are they found?

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Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis and can be found free in the cytoplasm or attached to the RER.