An endocrine cell produces a peptide hormone that must be ch…
An endocrine cell produces a peptide hormone that must be chemically modified, packaged into vesicles, and then released into the bloodstream when the vesicle membrane fuses with the plasma membrane. Which organelle performs the modification and sorting of the protein, and what process releases it outside the cell?
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A physiologist observes that a cell is successfully exporting mRNA into the cytoplasm, but no amino acids are being added to the growing protein chain at the ribosome. Which specific molecule described in the slides is most directly missing?
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A researcher isolates an unknown biological molecule from an animal tissue sample. The molecule is a large polymer used for energy storage, and examples of this type of molecule include glycogen and cellulose. Based on the categories of organic molecules presented in the slides, how should this molecule be classified?
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An instructor explains that a certain class of biological macromolecules is built from amino acid building blocks and forms highly complex three-dimensional structures responsible for many cellular functions. Which category of organic molecules is being described?
Read DetailsIn liver tissue, a cell begins digesting worn-out mitochondr…
In liver tissue, a cell begins digesting worn-out mitochondria and breaking down large biological molecules using enzymes that catalyze hydrolysis reactions involving the addition of water. Which organelle is responsible for this activity?
Read DetailsDuring prolonged exercise, muscle cells require large amount…
During prolonged exercise, muscle cells require large amounts of ATP. The organelle responsible contains a smooth outer membrane, an inner membrane folded into cristae, and a gel-like matrix with enzymes that extract energy from nutrients. Which organelle is being described?
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