which of the following organelles or structure is primarily involved in the synthesis of lipids,
bile, and drug detoxification? correct answers smooth endoplasmic reticulum
the Golgi apparatus has a polarity or sidedness to its structure and function. Which of the
following statements correctly describes this polarity? correct answers all of the above
correctly describe polar characteristics of the Golgi function
hydrolytic enzymes must be segregated and packaged to prevent general destruction of
cellular components. Which of the following organelles contains such hydrolytic enzymes in
plant cells? correct answers central vacuole
one of the key innovations in the evolution of eukaryotes from a prokaryotic ancestor is the
endomembrane system. Which of the following gives rise to and/or is a significant part of this
endomembrane system? correct answers outer nuclear membrane
motor proteins provide for molecular motion in cells by interacting with what types of
cellular structures? correct answers cytoskeletal proteins and structures
which of the following statements about the cytoskeleton is a false statement? correct
answers the smooth endoplasmic reticulum is responsible for the assembly of the
cytoskeleton
plasmodesma in plant cells are most similar in function to which of the following structures
in animal cells? correct answers gap junctions
of the following what is the most likely pathway taken by a newly synthesized protein that
will be secreted by an animal cell? correct answers ER > Golgi > vesicles that fuse with a
cell's plasma membrane
which of the following processes would likely include all other processes? correct answers
passive transport
which of the following factors would most likely lead to increase membrane fluidity? correct
answers a greater proportion of unsaturated phospholipids
you are working on a team that is designing a new drug. In order for this drug to work, it
must enter the cytoplasm of specific target cells. Which of the following would be a factor
that might best determine whether your molecule could selectively enter into these target
cells? correct answers a high hydrophobicity of the drug molecule
a patient has had a serious accident and lost a lot of blood. In an attempt to replenish body
fluids, an equal volume of distilled water to the amount of blood loss is transferred directly
into one of her veins. What will be the most probable? correct answers the patient's red blood
cells will swell because the blood fluid has become hypotonic compared to the cells
which of the following membrane activities requires energy from ATP hydrolysis? correct
answers Na+ ions moving out of the mammalian cell