LG 1.1 Characteristics and Evolution of Eukaryotes

Question 1

It is a membranous vesicle that has hydrolytic enzymes and are responsible for intracellular digestion cells.

Answer 1

Lysosome

Question 2

It is surrounded by nuclear membrane and encloses cell’s DNA.

Answer 2

Nucleus

Question 3

It is the powerhouse of the cell and are responsible for making adenosine triphosphate.

Answer 3

Mitochondria

Question 4

It looks like disc-like sacs stacked together; it is also the warehouse of the cell.

Answer 4

Golgi Apparatus

Question 5

Damaged organelles surrounded by a double membrane which fuses with a lysosome.

Answer 5

Autophagy

Question 6

Membrane bound organelles that play a role in lipid synthesis. It creates hydrogen peroxide.

Answer 6

Peroxisomes

Question 7

It is a network of sacs and tubes responsible for the synthesis of membranes and metabolic processes.

Answer 7

Endoplasmic Reticulum

Question 8

It carries protein synthesis in the cell; it is also composed of large and small sub units.

Answer 8

Ribosome

Question 9

These are large vesicles that form off from the ER and Golgi apparatus.

Answer 9

Vacuoles

Question 10

Possess green pigment of chlorophyll, enzymes, etc.

Answer 10

Chloroplasts

Question 11

A network of tubes & filaments; It also functions for motility.

Answer 11

Cytoskeleton

Question 12

It is a structure involved in the production of ribosomes.

Answer 12

Nucleolus

Question 13

It is the DNA organized inside the nucleus.

Answer 13

DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid

Question 14

A nucleus is enclosed by a _____.

Answer 14

Nuclear Envelope

Question 15

These are sub units of the ribosome that assembles amino molecules to proteins.

Answer 15

Large and Small

Question 16

It is part of the ER that releases enzymes and are important in the synthesis of lipids, metabolism, detoxification of drugs and poison.

Answer 16

Smooth ER

Question 17

It is part of the ER that secretes proteins produced by the ribosomes attached to its membranes.

Answer 17

Rough ER

Question 18

These are parts of the vacuole that carries food obtained through phagocytosis.

Answer 18

Food Vacuoles

Question 19

These pump excess water out of the cell (usually found in freshwater protists).

Answer 19

Contractile Vacuoles

Question 20

These are part of the cytoskeleton that works in processes such as: cytoplasmic streaming, temporary extensions and formation of the cleavage furrow.

Answer 20

Microfilaments

Question 21

Main components of flagella and cilia in eukaryotic cells.

Answer 21

Microtubules

Question 22

The microtubule organizing centers of the cell.

Answer 22

Centrosomes

Question 23

They help maintain the position of the nucleus and form nuclear lamina.

Answer 23

Intermediate filaments

Question 24

These are flattened interconnected sacs which are stacked like poker chips.

Answer 24

Thylakoids

Question 25

These are fluid that surrounds thylakoid and contains chloroplast DNA, ribosomes and enzymes.

Answer 25

Stroma