Understanding Lomes in Cells

This video from Mumu Math and Science discusses lomes, organelles that help break down old cell parts and digest materials within the cell. Lomes have a single membrane filled with digestive enzymes and are formed at the GGI apparatus. They play a crucial role in digesting food, breaking down the cell when it dies, and even digesting bacteria. The video explains the formation of lomes, their functions, and their importance in maintaining cell health.

What is the primary function of lomes in a cell?

• To break down old cell parts and digest materials

• To store energy

• To transport nutrients

• To produce proteins

What is a key structural feature of lomes?

• Double membrane

• Filled with chlorophyll

• Contains ribosomes

• Single membrane filled with digestive enzymes

Where are the proteins for lomes first created?

• At the rough ER

• In the nucleus

• In the mitochondria

• In the cytoplasm

How are lomes formed?

• By the breakdown of mitochondria

• In the nucleus

• At the Golgi apparatus

• By the fusion of vesicles

What happens when a cell lacks food or the mitochondria is not functioning?

• Lomes stop functioning

• Lomes produce more energy

• Lomes break down other organelles like mitochondria

• Lomes break down the cell wall

What additional role do lomes play in a cell?

• They store genetic information

• They digest bacteria that enter the cell

• They transport oxygen

• They synthesize proteins

Why are lomes crucial for the health of a cell?

• They help in cell division

• They provide structural support

• They ensure the breakdown of waste and harmful materials

• They produce glucose