Quick10Q: Organelles

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Where is the mRNA used for synthesis of proteins made?

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Nucleus

Front

What organelle is responsible for digesting macromolecules and is involved in Tay Sachs disease?

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Lysosome

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Which organelle synthesizes the CFTR protein associated with cystic fibrosis?

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Rough ER

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

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Mobility

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How do free ribosomes differ from bound ribosomes in terms of protein synthesis?

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Free ribosomes synthesize cytosolic proteins while bound ribosomes synthesize membrane proteins.

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What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus stores genetic material and is the site of mRNA synthesis.

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What role do ribosomes play in the cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (Rough ER)?

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The Rough ER synthesizes and processes proteins.

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What is the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (Smooth ER)?

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The Smooth ER is involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification.

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

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The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins for secretion.