Chapter 3 Part 3

Question 1

______ are membranous sacs containing oxidases and catalases, detoxify harmful or toxic chemicals, and neutralize dangerous free radicals.

Answer 1

Peroxisomes

Question 2

The _____ consists of microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments.

Answer 2

cytoskeleton

Question 3

______ are dynamic, hollow tubes made of the spherical protein tubulin and determine the shape of the cell and distribution of organelles.

Answer 3

Microtubules

Question 4

______ organize the mitotic spindle during mitosis, and form the bases of cilia and flagella.

Answer 4

Centrioles