The Endomembranes of the Cell

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What type of cells contain the endomembrane system and organelles?

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Eukaryotic cells only.

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What is a small membrane-enclosed organelle that moves between organelles or out of the cell?

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Vesicle.

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What is the function of the Endoplasmic Reticulum?

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The Endoplasmic Reticulum is involved in the synthesis of proteins and lipids.

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Where are protein chains of amino acids assembled?

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Ribosomes.

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Which organelle is responsible for modifying, packaging, and transporting proteins?

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The Golgi apparatus.

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What is NOT a function of the endomembrane system?

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Control of the hereditary information in the cell.

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What is the role of lysosomes in the endomembrane system?

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Lysosomes are involved in the breakdown of waste materials and cellular debris.

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What is the plasma membrane?

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The plasma membrane is a biological membrane that separates and protects the interior of all cells from the outside environment.

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What is the function of vesicles in the cell?

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Vesicles transport materials within the cell and to the cell membrane for export.

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What is the difference between rough and smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum?

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Rough ER has ribosomes on its surface and is involved in protein synthesis, while smooth ER lacks ribosomes and is involved in lipid synthesis.