Exam 2: Cell Physiology

What is the universal energy currency in cells?

Endocytosis can be accomplished by phagocytosis and pinocytosis.

Which of the following is NOT true of the cytoskeleton?

The cytosol is the gel-like mass of the cytoplasm.

Match the term to its description by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -selectively controls movement of molecules between the intracellular fluid and the extracellular fluid

What does the SNARE complex provide?

The rough endoplasmic reticulum is most abundant in cells specialized for protein secretion,whereas smooth endoplasmic reticulum is abundant in cells that specialize in lipid metabolism.

DNA's genetic code is transcribed into messenger RNA.

Describe the differences between rough ER and smooth ER.

Which statement is NOT correct regarding ribosomes?

Describe the major aspects of the cytoskeleton.

MATCHING Indicate which of the characteristics applies to each item by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -takes place on the inner mitochondrial membrane

Match the term to its description by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -slide past each other to cause ciliary bending

Describe aerobic cellular respiration from a mechanistic point of view.

Match the term to its description by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). -the powerhouse of the cell

Which statement is correct for the electron transport chains?

Where are cristae found?

Which statement is correct for NADH?

____________________ are the dominant structural and functional components of cilia and flagella.

The Golgi complex is functionally connected to the ER.