Structure of Eukaryotic Cells (AQA A-Level Biology): Quizzes
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What key feature distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?
What key feature distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?
Presence of membrane-bounded organelles
Approximately how many nuclear pores are present in a typical nucleus?
Approximately how many nuclear pores are present in a typical nucleus?
3000 pores
What is the primary function of the nucleolus?
What is the primary function of the nucleolus?
Manufactures ribosomal RNA
Why are mitochondria called the 'powerhouses of the cell'?
Why are mitochondria called the 'powerhouses of the cell'?
They produce ATP through respiration
What is the function of cristae in mitochondria?
What is the function of cristae in mitochondria?
Provide surface area for enzymes
Where does the first stage of photosynthesis (light absorption) occur in chloroplasts?
Where does the first stage of photosynthesis (light absorption) occur in chloroplasts?
In the grana
What distinguishes rough ER from smooth ER?
What distinguishes rough ER from smooth ER?
RER has ribosomes on surface
What does the Golgi apparatus add to proteins to form glycoproteins?
What does the Golgi apparatus add to proteins to form glycoproteins?
Carbohydrate groups
How many enzymes may exist within a single lysosome?
How many enzymes may exist within a single lysosome?
Up to 50 enzymes
What type of ribosomes are found in eukaryotic cells?
What type of ribosomes are found in eukaryotic cells?
80S ribosomes