Cell and molecules

Question 1

In redox reactions, how many electrons are gained or lost?

Answer 1

2

Question 2

Give an example of a redox reaction?

Answer 2

Glycolysis in muscles

Question 3

What 2 compartments are cells divided into?

Answer 3

Nucleus and cytoplasm

Question 4

What does the nucleoli serve as?

Answer 4

Sites for Ribosomal RNA synthesis and ribosomal assembly

Question 5

What are the 2 forms of endoplasmic reticulum called?

Answer 5

Smooth and Rough

Question 6

What is the function of the rough ER?

Answer 6

Synthesis and packaging of proteins

Question 7

What are peroxisome?

Answer 7

Small membrane bound organelles

Question 8

What is the name of the folded inner membrane of the mitochondria?

Answer 8

Cristae

Question 9

Amphipathic molecule contain both what?

Answer 9

Hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts

Question 10

Give an example of an amphipathic molecule

Answer 10

phospholipid

Question 11

pH is a measure of what?

Answer 11

Proton concentration

Question 12

Buffers are solutions of what?

Answer 12

Weak acids

Question 13

Molecules that form H bonds are what?

Answer 13

Water soluble