From Cells to Disease

Question 1

What is the function of the Nucleus?

Answer 1

The part of the cell that contains genetic material, DNA. Is the control centre

Question 2

What is the function of the Nucleolus?

Answer 2

A dense structure where ribosomes are synthesised

Question 3

Where are Ribosomes synthesised?

Answer 3

At the nucleolus

Question 4

What is the function of the Nuclear Envelope?

Answer 4

It is a double membrane structure with pores for transport, surrounding the nucleus

Question 5

What is the function of the Mitochondria?

Answer 5

Synthesis of TCA Cycle, fatty acid oxidation and oxidative phosphorylation

Question 6

What is the function of the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum?

Answer 6

The site of manufacture / transport of proteins

Question 7

What is the function of the Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum?

Answer 7

The production and transportation of lipids

Question 8

What is the function of Ribosomes?

Answer 8

The site of protein synthesis

Question 9

What is the function of Golgi Apparatus?

Answer 9

Storage and transport of proteins manufactured in the Endoplasmic Reticulum

Question 10

What are the three cyto-skeletal components?

Answer 10

Actin filaments
Intermediate filaments
Microtubules

Question 11

What is the role of Peroxisomes?

Answer 11

Side of H2O2 generation, and fatty acid metabolism

Question 12

Where is the Golgi apparatus usually located?

Answer 12

In close proximity to the ER`