Cell Bio: Review Questions Flashcards
1
Q
What component of the plasma membrane is used to make chemical signals (eicosanoids)?
A
Phospholipid (Prostaglandins)
2
Q
What is the function of cholesterol in the cell membrane?
A
Maintain structural integrity of the cell
3
Q
What are some of the functions of integral proteins in the plasma membrane?
A
- Membrane receptors and transducers
- Transport or channel proteins
- Anchors cytoskeletal elements
- Enzymes
- Carrier proteins
- Composition determines cell specificity
- Integrins
4
Q
Which organelle is the site of protein synthesis?
A
Rough ER
5
Q
Which organelle is responsible for the post-translational folding of proteins?
A
Rough ER
6
Q
What organelle is responsible for the formation of lysosomes and secretory vesicles?
A
Golgi apparatus
