Parts of the cell

Question 1

What is the function of the nucleoli?

Answer 1

Serves as site for ribosomal RNA synthesis and ribosomal assembly

Question 2

What does the nucleus contain?

Answer 2

DNA, nucleoprotein and some RNA

Question 3

Name the two types of endoplasmic reticulum

Answer 3

Rough and smooth

Question 4

What is the function of the rER?

Answer 4

Synthesis and packaging of proteins

Question 5

What is the function of the smooth ER?

Answer 5

Responsible for lipid biosynthesis, membrane synthesis and repair

Question 6

What are the ribosomes?

Answer 6

The protein factories of the cells

Question 7

What is the function of the golgi apparatus?

Answer 7

To package and process secretory proteins

Question 8

What do lysosomes act as?

Answer 8

Cellular stomachs

Question 9

What enzymes does the peroxisomes contain?

Answer 9

Catalases and oxidases

Question 10

What is the function of the catalases?

Answer 10

Regulates hydrogen peroxide concentration

Question 11

What is the function of the oxidases?

Answer 11

Involved in beta-oxidation of long-chain fatty acids

Question 12

what shape is the mitochondrion?

Answer 12

Cigar shaped

Question 13

What does the outer membrane of the mitochondrion contain?

Answer 13

Porin

Question 14

What is the cristae?

Answer 14

The folded inner membrane of the mitochondrion