Cell Diversity/Structure Review

Cells receive all necessary nutrients and energy from their environment.

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• false

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The majority of a cell's biochemical reactions occur in the:

• plasma membrane

• nucleus

• cytoplasm

• mitochondria

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The nuclear membrane consists of a double phospholipid bilayer.

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The proteins found in the phosopholipid bilayer of the plasma membrane contribute to:

• structure

• recognition and communication

• transportation

• all of the above

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Which organelle is made in the nucleolus?

• mitochondria

• ribosomes

• lysosomes

• cytoskeleton

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Chromatin is what we call DNA when the chromosomes are condensed and separated during cell division.

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• false

What is the location of cholesterol metabolism?

• rough endoplasmic reticulum

• smooth endoplasmic reticulum

• Golgi apparatus

• mitochondria

Which organelle is the garbage disposal/recycling center of the cell?

• ribosomes

• mitochondria

• peroxisomes

• lysosomes

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The process by which mitochondria convert food energy into ATP energy is known as "cellular respiration."

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• false

Which are the "loosest" of the cellular junctions?

• desmosomes

• gap junctions

• tight junctions