Quick10Q: Organelles

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Where is the mRNA used for synthesis of proteins made?

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Nucleus

Front

What is a function of cell X if it is identified as having mobility?

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Mobility.

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How can you determine if a cell is eukaryotic?

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They have membrane bound organelles.

Front

What organelle is responsible for storing calcium?

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Smooth ER

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What organelle is responsible for digesting macromolecules?

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Lysosome

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What is the primary function of ribosomes?

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Protein synthesis.

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

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Synthesis of proteins that are secreted or membrane-bound.

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

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Modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids for secretion.

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What is the main function of lysosomes?

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Digestion of macromolecules and waste.

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What is the difference between smooth ER and rough ER?

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Smooth ER lacks ribosomes and is involved in lipid synthesis; rough ER has ribosomes and is involved in protein synthesis.